palatable
/ˈpælətəbl/
CEFR level C1Topic Daily lifeWord #6161 in the learning path
可口的；合口味的
Definitions
adj. pleasant enough to eat or drink
可口的；合口味的
adj. acceptable or satisfactory, even if not entirely welcome
可接受的
Example
A little lemon juice made the soup more palatable.
加了一点柠檬汁后，汤变得更合口味了。
Gradual increases in public transport fares may be more palatable to passengers than sudden price rises.
与突然涨价相比，逐步提高公共交通票价可能更容易让乘客接受。
Collocations
- palatable food
- make something palatable
- politically palatable
Word family
- palatability (n.)
- unpalatable (adj.)
Synonyms
- acceptable
- appetising
Antonyms
- unpalatable
Usage tip
不一定指“美味极了”；也可形容方案可接受。
FAQ
- What does palatable mean?
- pleasant enough to eat or drink acceptable or satisfactory, even if not entirely welcome
- How is palatable pronounced?
- UK /ˈpælətəbl/, US /ˈpælətəbl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
