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beverage

UK //ˈbevərɪdʒ//US //ˈbevərɪdʒ//

词源

源自中古英语 beverege,来自古法语 bevrage,最终源于拉丁语 bibere(饮用)。

noun

❶ 指任何可以饮用的液体,通常包括水、茶、咖啡、果汁、酒精饮料等,用于解渴或社交场合。

“Would you like a hot beverage with your meal?”

(您用餐时需要热饮吗?)

“The hotel offers a variety of beverages at the breakfast buffet.”

(酒店早餐自助餐提供多种饮料选择。)

同义词:drink, refreshment, liquid, potion, libation

常见短语

alcoholic beverage — 含酒精的饮料,如啤酒、葡萄酒或烈酒,通常在社交聚会或餐厅中饮用。

“The restaurant has a license to serve alcoholic beverages.”

(这家餐厅有执照供应酒精饮料。)

non-alcoholic beverage — 不含酒精的饮品,如果汁、汽水或茶,适合所有年龄段人群饮用。

“Children's menus usually include non-alcoholic beverages.”

(儿童菜单通常包含无酒精饮料。)