mixers
mixers — noun
- mixerssingular
- mixersesplural
1. A kitchen appliance that uses moving blades or beaters to combine foods such as
A kitchen appliance that uses moving blades or beaters to combine foods such as cake batter, dough, or cream together into a uniform mixture.
Jiwoo used an electric mixer to blend the butter and sugar for the cake.
electric mixer: powered kitchen mixing machine
The bakery ordered three heavy-duty mixers to prepare dough for all its breads.
countable, often plural: three mixers
Sade plugged in the hand mixer and beat the eggs until they were fluffy.
A good stand mixer can knead dough without the baker having to touch it.
- blender
A blender uses spinning blades for liquids and soft foods, not beaters for thick mixtures.
- food processor
A more powerful multi-purpose appliance that can chop, slice, and grate in addition to mixing.
文法句型
electric mixer
hand mixer
stand mixer
用法筆記
Kitchen mixers come in two main types: hand-held and stand-mounted. 'Mixer' without a modifier usually refers to a stand mixer in British English, and to any electric mixing device in American English.
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2. A drink that contains no alcohol, such as tonic water, cola, or fruit juice, whi
A drink that contains no alcohol, such as tonic water, cola, or fruit juice, which is combined with a spirit (like vodka, gin, or whiskey) to create a longer mixed drink.
Hamza bought tonic water and ginger ale to use as mixers for the party cocktails.
use as mixers: combined with alcohol at a party
The bar stocks over a dozen different mixers, from soda water to cranberry juice.
countable types: a dozen different mixers
Mira prefers fresh lime juice as a mixer instead of sugary bottled soda.
Gin and tonic is a classic pair that needs only two things: gin and a good mixer.
- chaser
A small drink taken immediately after a shot of alcohol; different from a mixer, which is combined with the alcohol.
- spirit
A strong alcoholic drink such as vodka, gin, or whiskey, which is the opposite of a mixer.
文法句型
use X as a mixer
a selection of mixers
用法筆記
This sense is always about non-alcoholic liquids. The word 'mixer' alone at a bar usually means soda water, tonic, cola, or juice — not the alcoholic part of the drink.
常見錯誤
3. A person described by how easily they meet and chat with new people in social si
A person described by how easily they meet and chat with new people in social situations; used in phrases like 'a good mixer' (outgoing and sociable) or 'a bad mixer' (shy or awkward in groups).
Anna is a good mixer who can strike up a conversation with strangers within seconds.
good mixer: sociable person who easily meets others
Iker has always been a bad mixer and finds large parties overwhelming.
bad mixer: person uncomfortable with socialising
Sirin is a natural mixer, moving easily from one group to another at every event.
Manuela is such a good mixer that she made three new friends at the conference lunch.
- socialiser
A person who enjoys social activity; broader than 'good mixer', which specifically emphasises meeting new people.
- loner
Someone who prefers being alone; opposite of a good mixer.
文法句型
be a good/bad mixer
用法筆記
Almost always appears with a qualifying adjective — 'good mixer' or 'bad mixer' — and rarely on its own. More common in British English than American English.
常見錯誤
4. An organised social gathering or party where people who do not know each other c
An organised social gathering or party where people who do not know each other can meet, talk, and make new acquaintances, often held by a school, company, or club.
The university holds a mixer for new students on the first Friday of every semester.
hold a mixer: organise an event for meeting others
The company held a mixer so staff from different departments could meet one another.
Ravindra met his future business partner at a networking mixer for tech entrepreneurs.
Yara thought the singles mixer was too awkward because nobody wanted to start a conversation.
- meet-and-greet
An informal event where people are introduced; more casual than a mixer.
- social
A short form of 'social gathering'; broader than a mixer, which specifically aims to introduce strangers.
文法句型
hold a mixer
attend a mixer
organise a mixer
用法筆記
Often used in combinations: 'singles mixer' (for unmarried people seeking partners), 'networking mixer' (for professional connections), 'student mixer' (for new students).