
alcohol
/ˈælkəhɒl/ · /ˈælkəhɔːl/
CEFR level B1Topic HealthWord #2292 in the learning path
酒;含酒精饮品
Definitions
n. drinks containing a substance that can make people drunk
酒;含酒精饮品
n. a colourless liquid used in drinks, cleaning products, and fuels
酒精;乙醇
Example
This restaurant serves fresh juice but does not sell alcohol.
这家餐馆供应鲜榨果汁,但不卖酒。
Public health campaigns should explain how excessive alcohol consumption can damage both physical and mental health.
公共卫生宣传应解释过量饮酒如何损害身心健康。
Collocations
- alcohol consumption
- alcohol abuse
- alcohol content
- rubbing alcohol
Word family
- alcoholic (adj.)
- non-alcoholic (adj.)
Usage tip
泛指酒或酒精时通常不可数;a drink可指一杯酒。
FAQ
- What does alcohol mean?
- drinks containing a substance that can make people drunk a colourless liquid used in drinks, cleaning products, and fuels
- How is alcohol pronounced?
- UK /ˈælkəhɒl/, US /ˈælkəhɔːl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.