liquor

liquor — 名詞

1. a strong alcoholic drink made by distilling a fermented grain or fruit mash — su

1.名詞B1
釋義

烈酒

經蒸餾製成的烈性酒精飲料

a strong alcoholic drink made by distilling a fermented grain or fruit mash — such as whisky, vodka, gin, or rum — typically drunk in small servings, often mixed with other beverages or served over ice.

例句

Tariro bought whisky, rum, and other liquor for the party at the new store.

Tariro 在那家新商店買了威士忌、蘭姆酒和其他烈酒來辦派對。

liquor as category alongside specific whisky and rum

The bar served beer, wine, and hard liquor at separate counters.

這家酒吧在三個不同的櫃檯分別供應啤酒、葡萄酒和烈酒。

collocation: hard liquor = distilled spirits

同義詞
  • spirits

    more common in British English; refers specifically to distilled alcohol

  • alcohol

    broader term that includes beer, wine, and any drink containing ethanol

  • booze

    informal term for any alcoholic drink, not just distilled types

文法句型

liquor (uncountable)

用法筆記

Frequently paired with modifiers specifying type: 'hard liquor' for distilled spirits as distinct from beer or wine. In US English, 'liquor' almost always refers to distilled alcohol; in UK English, 'spirits' is more common for this sense.

常見錯誤

❌I bought a liquor at the store.
✅I bought a bottle of liquor at the store.
💡liquor is uncountable; use a container or type to count it.
❌She ordered a liquor and a beer.
✅She ordered a whisky and a beer.
💡name the specific drink rather than the general category.

2. the flavourful liquid left in a pan or pot after cooking meat, vegetables, or le

2.名詞B2
釋義

湯汁

烹煮食物後留下的調味液體

the flavourful liquid left in a pan or pot after cooking meat, vegetables, or legumes — often used as a base for soups, stews, or sauces rather than being thrown away.

例句

Rachel saved the liquor from the ham to make a bean soup the next day.

Rachel 把煮火腿留下的湯汁留到第二天煮豆湯。

liquor from [food] for reuse

The pot liquor from the collard greens was rich and slightly salty.

煮羽衣甘藍留下的湯汁味道濃郁，帶點微鹹。

pot liquor = cooking liquid from greens

同義詞
  • broth

    usually refers to a prepared soup base rather than leftover cooking liquid

  • stock

    a liquid made by simmering bones or vegetables, typically intentional rather than leftover

  • pot liquor

    the exact Southern US term for this sense; also written 'potlikker'

文法句型

the liquor from [food]

用法筆記

Often called 'pot liquor' or 'potlikker' in Southern US cooking. The term distinguishes the seasoned cooking liquid from plain water or stock. Usually uncountable, but a specific instance can be referred to as 'the liquor'.

常見錯誤

❌I drank the liquor from the chicken.' (ambiguous — could mean alcoholic drink)
✅I used the cooking liquid from the chicken to make soup.
💡for this sense, specify 'cooking liquor' or 'pot liquor' to avoid confusion with the alcoholic-drink sense.

liquor — 動詞