Definition of sour

souradjective

chua, có vị giấm

/ˈsaʊə/

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The word "sour" has its roots in Old English and dates back to around the 9th century. Initially, it meant "to decay" or "to deteriorate". This sense of decay likely came from the observation that fermenting foods and drinks would become sour-tasting as they broke down. Over time, the word "sour" expanded to describe not just the taste, but also the emotional state of being unhappy, irritable, or disappointed. This emotional sense of "sour" emerged in the 14th century, possibly due to the association between the bitter or unpleasant taste of spoiled food and the negative emotions it evokes. Today, "sour" can refer to both a physical sensation (the taste of lemons or vinegar) and an emotional state (feeling bitter or unpleasantly challenged).

Summary
type tính từ
meaningchua
examplesour apples: táo chua (vì còn xanh)
meaningchua, bị chua, lên men (bánh sữa)
meaningẩm, ướt (đất); ấm là lạnh (thời tiết)
type ngoại động từ
meaningtrở nên chua, lên men
examplesour apples: táo chua (vì còn xanh)
namespace

having a taste like that of a lemon or of fruit that is not ready to eat

có vị như chanh hoặc trái cây chưa ăn được

Example:
  • sour apples

    táo chua

  • a sour flavour

    hương vị chua

Extra examples:
  • The sauce tasted very sour.

    Nước sốt có vị rất chua.

  • Chinese sweet-and-sour pork

    Thịt lợn chua ngọt Trung Quốc

  • Too much pulp produces a sour wine.

    Quá nhiều bột giấy sẽ tạo ra rượu chua.

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having an unpleasant taste or smell because it is not fresh

có mùi vị khó chịu vì nó không tươi

Example:
  • to turn/go sour

    trở nên chua chát

  • a sour smell

    mùi chua

Extra examples:
  • The milk smelled sour.

    Sữa có mùi chua.

  • He smelled a sour whiff on the old man's breath.

    Anh ngửi thấy mùi chua trong hơi thở của ông già.

  • She smelled the slightly sour smell of beer on his breath.

    Cô ngửi thấy mùi bia hơi chua trong hơi thở của anh.

  • The milk had turned sour.

    Sữa đã bị chua.

not cheerful; unfriendly and unpleasant

không vui vẻ; không thân thiện và khó chịu

Example:
  • She was a sour and disillusioned woman.

    Cô ấy là một người phụ nữ chua chát và vỡ mộng.

  • a sour face

    một khuôn mặt chua chát

  • The meeting ended on a sour note with several people walking out.

    Cuộc họp kết thúc trong sự chua chát khi nhiều người bước ra ngoài.

  • The whole experience has really left a sour taste in my mouth.

    Toàn bộ trải nghiệm đã thực sự để lại vị chua trong miệng tôi.

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Idioms

go/turn sour
to stop being pleasant or working properly
  • Their relationship soon went sour.
    • sour grapes
    (saying)used to show that you think somebody is jealous and is pretending that something is not important
  • He said he didn't want the job anyway, but that's just sour grapes.