palate
/ˈpælət; `pælɪt/ n
1 roof of the mouth 腭: the hard/soft palate, ie its front/back part 硬腭[软腭]. =>illus at throat 见throat插图.
2 (usu sing 通常作单数) sense of taste; ability to distinguish one taste from another 味觉; 品味的能力
a refined palate 精於品味
have a good palate for fine wine 善於品尝好酒.