英语里的法语词汇（十）

英文里的法语词汇（十）en escalier 坐自动扶梯

going up like stairs; the English tends to be used of text.

en plein air 户外

literally "in the open air", and is particularly used to describe the act of painting outdoors.

en pointe 顶部的，高峰的

(in ballet) on tiptoe. Though used in French in this same context, it is not an expression as such. A "pointe" is the ballet figure where one stands on tiptoes. The expression "en pointe", though, means "in an acute angle", and, figuratively, it qualifies the most progressive or modern things (ideas, industry...).

en principe, oui 正常情况下是能够的

"in principle, yes" : a diplomatic way of saying 'no'

en route 在路上

on the way

ennui 枯燥，无趣

boredom.

entre nous在大家当中

confidentially; literally "between us"

entre 入口,前菜

literally "entrance"; the first course of a meal (UK English); used to denote the main dish or course of a meal (US English).

entremets 甜食（主菜和新鲜水果以前）

desserts/sweet dishes. More literally, a side dish that can be served between the courses of a meal.

entrepreneur企业家

a person who undertakes and operates a new enterprise or venture and assumes some accountability for the inherent risks