Word · Frequency #44645
entree
/ˈɒntrei/
noun
主菜
the principal dish of a meal
- 1.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
提供进入或退出的途径
- 2.
the principal dish of a meal
主菜
- 3.
the right to enter
进入的权利
入场许可；进入；提供进入或退出的途径；进入的权利
In use
For the entree, I ordered the grilled salmon with vegetables.
The restaurant offers a choice of three entrees on the dinner menu.
She decided to skip the appetizer and go straight to the entree.
have [sth] as an entree
在美式英语中，entree指主菜；在英式英语中常指开胃菜。
We had steak as an entree.
我们吃了牛排作为主菜。
entree to [place/event]
entree在此意为进入权，常与to连用。
The invitation gave us entree to the exclusive party.
邀请函使我们获得了进入这个独家派对的许可。
Common mistakes
I ordered an entree as a starter.
Connections
Learner notes
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