alcoholic
/ˌælkəˈhɒlɪk/ · /ˌælkəˈhɑːlɪk/
CEFR level B1Topic HealthWord #3186 in the learning path
含酒精的
Definitions
adj. Containing alcohol.
含酒精的
adj. Affected by alcohol dependence, or caused by alcohol.
酒精依赖的；酒精引起的
n. A person who is dependent on alcohol.
酒精依赖者
Example
The waiter asked whether we wanted any alcoholic drinks.
服务员问我们是否需要含酒精的饮品。
Clear information about alcoholic beverages can help consumers understand health risks and make more informed choices.
关于酒精饮品的清晰信息可以帮助消费者了解健康风险，并作出更明智的选择。
Collocations
- alcoholic drinks
- alcoholic beverages
- alcoholic liver disease
Word family
- alcohol (n.)
- alcoholism (n.)
- non-alcoholic (adj.)
Antonyms
- non-alcoholic
Usage tip
指人时宜用person with alcohol dependence，更尊重。
FAQ
- What does alcoholic mean?
- Containing alcohol. Affected by alcohol dependence, or caused by alcohol. A person who is dependent on alcohol.
- How is alcoholic pronounced?
- UK /ˌælkəˈhɒlɪk/, US /ˌælkəˈhɑːlɪk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
