- give zest to something
- придавать вкус чему-л., придавать пикантность, придавать интерес
Новый англо-русский словарь. 2013.
Новый англо-русский словарь. 2013.
zest — [[t]ze̱st[/t]] zests 1) N UNCOUNT: also a N, oft N for n Zest is a feeling of pleasure and enthusiasm. He retired from professional chess because he had lost the zest for winning... He has a zest for life and a quick intellect. 2) N UNCOUNT Zest… … English dictionary
zest — zestless, adj. /zest/, n. 1. keen relish; hearty enjoyment; gusto. 2. an agreeable or piquant flavor imparted to something. 3. anything added to impart flavor, enhance one s appreciation, etc. 4. piquancy; interest; charm. 5. liveliness or… … Universalium
Zest — est, n. [F. zeste, probably fr. L. schistos split, cleft, divided, Gr. ?, from ? to split, cleave. Cf. {Schism}.] [1913 Webster] 1. A piece of orange or lemon peel, or the aromatic oil which may be squeezed from such peel, used to give flavor to … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
zest — [zest] n. [Fr zeste, partition membrane in a nut, hence piece of orange or orange peel used to give piquancy] 1. a usually thin piece of orange peel or lemon peel used as flavoring 2. something that gives flavor, relish, or piquancy 3.… … English World dictionary
spice — spiceable, adj. spiceless, adj. spicelike, adj. /spuys/, n., v., spiced, spicing. n. 1. any of a class of pungent or aromatic substances of vegetable origin, as pepper, cinnamon, or cloves, used as seasoning, preservatives, etc. 2. such… … Universalium
sauce — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French, from Latin salsa, feminine of salsus salted, from past participle of sallere to salt, from sal salt more at salt Date: 14th century 1. a condiment or relish for food; especially a fluid… … New Collegiate Dictionary
spice — [[t]spaɪs[/t]] n. v. spiced, spic•ing 1) coo a pungent or aromatic vegetable substance, as pepper or cinnamon, used to season food 2) coo such substances collectively 3) a spicy or aromatic odor or fragrance 4) something that gives zest or… … From formal English to slang
Sauce — (s[add]s), v. t. [Cf. F. saucer.] [imp. & p. p. {Sauced} (s[add]st); p. pr. & vb. n. {Saucing} (s[add] s[i^]ng).] 1. To accompany with something intended to give a higher relish; to supply with appetizing condiments; to season; to flavor. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Sauced — Sauce Sauce (s[add]s), v. t. [Cf. F. saucer.] [imp. & p. p. {Sauced} (s[add]st); p. pr. & vb. n. {Saucing} (s[add] s[i^]ng).] 1. To accompany with something intended to give a higher relish; to supply with appetizing condiments; to season; to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Saucing — Sauce Sauce (s[add]s), v. t. [Cf. F. saucer.] [imp. & p. p. {Sauced} (s[add]st); p. pr. & vb. n. {Saucing} (s[add] s[i^]ng).] 1. To accompany with something intended to give a higher relish; to supply with appetizing condiments; to season; to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
sauce — sÉ”Ës n. gravy, liquid condiment poured over food for extra flavor; something that spices, something that adds flavor; boldness, insolence (Slang); stewed and pureed fruit; vegetables served with meat (Archaic) v. season, spice, give zest to;… … English contemporary dictionary