Word
soupcon
/suːpˈsɒŋ/
noun
少许;细微的痕迹;点滴
a slight but appreciable amount
- 1.
a slight but appreciable amount
微量但可察觉的量
微量但可察觉的量;细微的痕迹;少许;些微;点滴暗示
In use
The chef added a soupcon of cayenne pepper to give the dish a subtle heat.
Her review contained a soupcon of sarcasm that made the criticism more biting.
There was a soupcon of envy in his voice when he congratulated her.
a soupcon of + noun
soupcon 常与 of 连用,表示‘少量’、‘些许’,多用于正式或文学语境。
Add a soupcon of salt to the sauce.
在酱汁中加入少许盐。
with a soupcon of + noun
The dish was served with a soupcon of garlic.
这道菜上桌时带有一丝大蒜的味道。
a soupcon of + noun + verb phrase
A soupcon of humor made the speech enjoyable.
一丝幽默让演讲变得有趣。
Common mistakes
I soupcon a little sugar.I add a soupcon of sugar.
soupcon 是名词,不能用作动词。应使用 "a soupcon of" 表示“少许”。
I have a soupcon that he is lying.I have a suspicion that he is lying.
soupcon 意为“微量”,不表示“怀疑”;表达怀疑应使用 suspicion。
Connections
Learner notes
Grammar Note
常与of连用,如a soupcon of salt
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.