well-seasoned
UK/ˌwel ˈsiːznd/US/ˌwel ˈsiːznd/
释义
adj.
1.(木材、食物等)风干良好的,调味得当的
2.(人)经验丰富的,老练的
词源
概述
well-seasoned 一词生动描绘了“充分准备”的核心意象。其词根 season 本指“为食物加佐料”或“风干木材以备用”,前缀 well 则强调“程度充分、方式得当”。两者结合,最初形容木材经彻底风干后质地稳定,或食物经妥善调味后风味俱佳。这一概念随后发生巧妙引申,用于比喻人如同精心调制的佳肴或处理得当的材料,因经历丰富而变得成熟、老练,从而演化出“经验丰富的”现代含义。词义演变体现了从具体工艺到抽象特质的逻辑跨越。
例句
“The chef used well-seasoned wood to smoke the fish, imparting a rich aroma.”
厨师用风干良好的木材熏鱼,赋予其浓郁的香气。
“This well-seasoned skillet has been in our family for decades and never sticks.”
这个用惯了的煎锅在我们家已有几十年,从不粘锅。
“As a well-seasoned journalist, she knew exactly how to handle the sensitive interview.”
作为一名经验丰富的记者,她深知如何应对这次敏感的采访。