English Dictionary

acquired taste

名詞

慣用表現

A taste which is not natural or innate, but which has developed through habit or learning.

日本語の意味

後天的な経験や習慣で好みとなる味。初めは自然な好みではなく、徐々に慣れていくことで楽しめる味 / 最初は受け入れられない場合が多いが、時間の経過や経験により好みになる味

Dark roast coffee is an acquired taste for many people, but once you appreciate its depth, it's hard to go back.

ダークローストのコーヒーは多くの人にとって慣れて好きになる味ですが、その深みを味わうと元には戻れなくなります。

意味（1）

A taste which is not natural or innate, but which has developed through habit or learning.

Like many another Italian War hero, young Dino Grandi had turned to the post-War Fascist movement to satisfy an acquired taste for action.

意味（2）

(idiomatic) Something that is appreciated only after having initially been regarded as unappealing or unpleasant; a person who is regarded as difficult or dislikable but of whom at least some have grown to approve.

Since most adults do not share this director's unquenchable optimism, even his best movies tend to be an acquired taste.

acquired tastes （ plural ）