liquor
/ˈlɪkə/ · /ˈlɪkər/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #4275 in the learning path
烈酒
Definitions
n. Strong alcoholic drink made by distillation.
烈酒
Example
The restaurant keeps its liquor in a locked cabinet.
这家餐厅把烈酒存放在上锁的柜子里。
Governments often impose higher taxes on liquor to discourage excessive consumption and protect public health.
政府常对烈酒征收较高税款，以抑制过量饮用并保护公众健康。
Collocations
- hard liquor
- liquor licence
- liquor store
Synonyms
- spirits
Usage tip
通常指烈酒；liqueur则指利口酒，注意拼写。
FAQ
- What does liquor mean?
- Strong alcoholic drink made by distillation.
- How is liquor pronounced?
- UK /ˈlɪkə/, US /ˈlɪkər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
