味觉

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HSK 6

Meaning

味觉是指食物在口腔内对味觉器官化学感受系统的刺激并产生的一种感觉。

Taste is the sensation produced when food stimulates the chemical sensory system of the taste organs in the mouth.

通常用来描述对味道的感知能力，也可引申为对事物细微差别的辨别能力。

It is usually used to describe the ability to perceive flavors, and can also be extended to the ability to discern subtle differences in things.

1 他的味觉很灵敏，能尝出汤里放了哪些调料。 (His taste is very sensitive; he can tell which seasonings are in the soup.)
2 生病的时候味觉会变差。 (When you are sick, your sense of taste becomes weaker.)
3 这款酒能带来丰富的味觉体验。 (This wine can bring a rich taste experience.)
4 她的味觉异常敏锐，能分辨出不同品牌的矿泉水。 (Her taste is exceptionally acute; she can distinguish between different brands of mineral water.)
5 厨师需要训练自己的味觉。 (Chefs need to train their sense of taste.)

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