Luyện ngữ pháp - English Collocations in Use - Intermediate ((Unit 9: Basic concepts))


Taste and smell

Food and restaurant reviews

Look at these descriptions of smells and tastes in travel review articles.
Everywhere you go, the fragrant perfume of Caranza Island’s wild flowers follows you. And in the village of Jarca, the distinctive aroma1 of the local dishes and the smell of fresh coffee wafting2 across the square from the small cafés is simply wonderful. For many people, octopus is an acquired taste3, but it’s a must on the south coast, and the subtle4 flavour of the local vegetable, quingat, provides a perfect accompaniment. The fresh scent of herbs is everywhere in the local markets.

1 a slightly literary word used to refer to pleasant smells (often of food and drink, e.g. coffee); often used with adjectives such as distinctive, rich, strong, sweet, appetising
2 moving gently through the air
3 something you dislike at first but start to like after trying it several times
4 not noticeable or obvious

- Lesson 44: Exercise 44.3 - Lesson 45: B. Negative collocations connected with smells and tastes


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