1724, "opening piece of an opera or ballet," from French entrée, from Old French entree (see entry). Cookery sense is from 1759; originally the dish which was introductory to the main course. Meaning "entry, freedom of access" is from 1762. The word had been borrowed in Middle English as entre "act of entering."
双语例句
1. She had an entree into the city's culti-vated society.
她得以进入该城的上流社会。
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2. Her wealth and reputation gave her ( an ) entree into upper - class circles.
她的财富和声望使她得以进入上层社会.
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3. A meal composed of three servings - usually appetizer , entree, and dessert.
一般包括开胃菜(如田园沙拉) 、 主菜和甜点.
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4. I love seafood, what fish or shellfish entree do you recommend?
