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refreshment

UK /rɪˈfreʃmənt/US /rɪˈfreʃmənt/

词源

源自中古法语 'refreschement',由 're-'(重新)和 'fresh'(新鲜)组合而成,最初指恢复新鲜状态。

noun

❶ 指让人恢复精力或精神的食物、饮料或休息,通常用于描述短暂休息时的补给。

“We stopped at a café for some light refreshment.”

(我们在咖啡馆停下来吃了些点心。)

“The conference organizers provided refreshments during the break.”

(会议组织者在休息期间提供了茶点。)

❶ 指精神或身体上的恢复活力,通常用于比喻意义。

“A walk in the park was a great refreshment for my mind.”

(在公园散步让我的头脑得到了很好的放松。)

“The vacation was a much-needed refreshment for her.”

(这次休假是她迫切需要的休整。)

同义词:snack, beverage, rejuvenation, revival, restoration

常见短语

refreshment stand — 指提供小吃和饮料的摊位,常见于活动或公共场所。

“There's a refreshment stand near the entrance selling drinks and sandwiches.”

(入口附近有一个小吃摊,出售饮料和三明治。)

refreshment break — 指会议或活动中安排的短暂休息时间,通常伴有茶点供应。

“We'll have a 15-minute refreshment break at 10:30.”

(我们将在10:30休息15分钟,提供茶点。)