con.fec.tion.e.ry HkEn5fek7F[n7ri, $-er7i n [U] small pieces of sweet food; sweets, made mainly of sugar, chocolate or cream 甜食，(糖、巧克力或奶油制成的)糖果 She stared at the confectionery counter in the shop with an expression of pure desire. 她盯着商店里的糖果柜台，满是渴望的神情。