dessert /dɪˈzɜːrt/
n. (正餐后的)甜点
from desservir "clear the table," literally "un-serve," from des- "remove, undo" (see dis-) Old French servir "to serve"
dessert源自法语,原为法语动词desservir的过去分词形式,而desservir = des(英语否定前缀un) servir(等于英语中的serve,上菜),字面意思就是“收拾桌子”。收拾完桌子后再吃的自然就是甜食了。
例句:
I was tempted by the dessert menu.
甜食菜单馋得我垂涎欲滴。This dessert can be served straight from the fridge.
这种甜食从冰箱里拿出来就可以吃。