"connoisseur in eating and drinking," 1820, from French gourmet, altered (by influence of Middle French gourmant "glutton") from Old French groume, originally "wine-taster, wine merchant's servant" (in 13c. "a lad generally"), a word of uncertain origin. As an adjective from 1900. Compare groom (n.1). For sense distinction, see gourmand.
双语例句
1. Flavored coffee is sold at gourmet food stores and coffee shops.
花式咖啡可在美食店和咖啡店买到。
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2. No self-respecting gourmet would travel in France without the Michelin red guide.
任何地道的美食家游览法国时都会带着一本红皮的《米其林指南》。
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3. The couple share a love of gourmet cooking.
这夫妇俩都有烹饪美食的嗜好。
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4. A gourmet like him always eats in expensive restaurants.