drunkard
/ˈdrʌŋkəd/ · /ˈdrʌŋkərd/
CEFR level C1Topic HealthWord #5738 in the learning path
酒鬼；经常酗酒的人
Definitions
n. An insulting term for someone who is frequently drunk.
酒鬼；经常酗酒的人
Example
The novel portrays the lonely innkeeper as a drunkard.
这部小说将孤独的客栈老板描写成一个酒鬼。
Calling someone a drunkard can reinforce stigma and discourage them from seeking professional help for alcohol dependence.
称某人为酒鬼会加深污名，阻碍其为酒精依赖寻求专业帮助。
Collocations
- a habitual drunkard
- call someone a drunkard
Word family
- drunk (adj.)
- drunken (adj.)
- drunkenness (n.)
Usage tip
含贬义；中性表达可用person with alcohol dependence。
Note
贬义称呼，可能冒犯有酒精依赖的人
FAQ
- What does drunkard mean?
- An insulting term for someone who is frequently drunk.
- How is drunkard pronounced?
- UK /ˈdrʌŋkəd/, US /ˈdrʌŋkərd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
