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单词 agrodolce
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Definition of agrodolce in English:

agrodolce

adjective ˌaɡrə(ʊ)ˈdɒltʃɪˌaɡrə(ʊ)ˈdɒltʃeɪ
  • Especially of a sauce: compounded of sweet and sour; bittersweet.

noun ˌaɡrə(ʊ)ˈdɒltʃɪˌaɡrə(ʊ)ˈdɒltʃeɪ
  • In Italian cookery: a sweet-and-sour sauce, typically based on a reduction of vinegar and sugar; a dish made with this sauce.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in United Service Magazine. From Italian agrodolce (adjective) that tastes both sour and sweet, (noun) a sweet-and-sour sauce from agro sour, acrid + dolce sweet.

Definition of agrodolce in US English:

agrodolce

adjective
  • Especially of a sauce: compounded of sweet and sour; bittersweet.

noun
  • In Italian cookery: a sweet-and-sour sauce, typically based on a reduction of vinegar and sugar; a dish made with this sauce.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in United Service Magazine. From Italian agrodolce (adjective) that tastes both sour and sweet, (noun) a sweet-and-sour sauce from agro sour, acrid + dolce sweet.

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