sage

noun

UK/seɪdʒ/
US/seɪdʒ/

Definitions of sage noun

plant(植物)

  1. Uncountable(不可數名詞)

    a plant with greyish-green leaves that are used as a herb to add flavour to food.

    鼠尾草

    • Sage and onion stuffing is a traditional Thanksgiving side dish.

      鼠尾草和洋蔥餡料是傳統的感恩節配菜。

    • The delicious flavor of this roasted chicken comes from the addition of sage.

      這道烤雞的美味來自於加入了鼠尾草。

    • She likes to use fresh sage in her homemade sausages.

      她喜歡在自製的香腸中使用新鮮的鼠尾草。

person(人物)

  1. Countable(可數名詞)literary(文學性)

    a wise person, especially one who is old.

    智者;賢人(尤指年長者)

    • In the village, he was regarded as a sage whom everyone sought advice from.

      在村裡,他被視為一位智者,每個人都向他尋求建議。

    • The old professor was considered a sage in the legal field.

      這位老教授被認為是法律界的賢人。

    • The young man consulted a sage about his life's troubles.

      這位年輕人向一位智者諮詢了他的人生困擾。

adjective

UK/seɪdʒ/
US/seɪdʒ/

Definitions of sage adjective

  1. having or showing great wisdom, typically due to extensive experience.

    (尤指因經驗豐富而)明智的;睿智的

    • He always seeks sage advice before making important decisions.

      他在做出重要決定之前總是尋求明智的建議。

    • She is known for her sage judgment and experience.

      她以睿智的判斷和豐富的經驗而聞名。

    • After many years of research, he gained a sage understanding of the subject.

      經過多年的研究,他對這個主題有了睿智的理解。