medium-bodied

UK/ˈmiːdiəm ˈbɒdɪd/US/ˈmiːdiəm ˈbɑːdɪd/

释义

adj.

(葡萄酒等饮品)中等酒体的,口感介于轻盈和醇厚之间的

词源

概述

该词是英语的现代复合词,专用于品酒领域。词根 medium 直接借用拉丁语“中间”的含义,而 bodied 则从“身体”引申为形容酒液的“口感结构”或“醇厚度”。两者结合后,字面意为“具有中等身体”,逻辑上自然演化为专业术语,形容酒体平衡、既不清淡也不过醇厚的感官特性。

例句

This Pinot Noir is medium-bodied with notes of cherry and earthy undertones.

这款黑皮诺葡萄酒酒体中等,带有樱桃味和淡淡的泥土气息。

He prefers medium-bodied wines that are not too heavy on the palate.

他更喜欢口感上不会太厚重的中等酒体葡萄酒。

The winemaker aimed for a medium-bodied profile to appeal to a wider audience.

酿酒师旨在打造一款中等酒体的葡萄酒,以吸引更广泛的消费者。