"soup, broth," c. 1200, potage, literally "that which is put in a pot," from Old French potage "vegetable soup, food cooked in a pot," from pot "pot" (see pot (n.1)). The spelling with double -t- is from early 15c.
实用例句
1. Esau sold his birthright to Jacob for a mess of pottage.
以扫为了一碗红豆汤儿把长子的财产继承权卖给了雅各.
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2. A nice mess of pottage was served at the beginning.
先上的是份不错的浓汤.
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3. I know him not should I meet him in my pottage dish.
酒肉之交非朋友.
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4. Voters have thrice said no to this mess of pottage.
这已经是第三次选民们对这样的条约说不了.
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5. A choice of pottage ( thick soup ) or consomm é ( clear soup ).
