whiskey

whiskey — 名詞

1. A strong alcoholic drink made by fermenting and distilling grains such as barley

1.名詞B1
釋義

威士忌

用穀物蒸餾而成的烈酒

A strong alcoholic drink made by fermenting and distilling grains such as barley, corn, or rye. It is usually pale brown and is produced in many countries, with Scotland, Ireland, and the United States being especially well known for it.

例句

Sayaka poured herself a small glass of whiskey after finishing her exams.

Sayaka 在考試結束後給自己倒了一小杯威士忌。

uncountable: a glass of + whiskey

The distillery where Christopher works has been producing whiskey since 1875.

Christopher 工作的那間釀酒廠從 1875 年就開始生產威士忌。

同義詞
  • spirits

    more general term used especially in British English; includes gin, vodka, rum, and other distilled drinks

  • liquor

    more general term used in American English for any strong alcoholic drink

  • Scotch

    specifically refers to whiskey made in Scotland, usually spelled whisky

  • bourbon

    specifically refers to American whiskey made mostly from corn

文法句型

uncountable noun used without article

a glass/bottle/shot of + whiskey

用法筆記

Whiskey is usually uncountable when referring to the drink in general (I enjoy whiskey). For a single serving, use the countable form (a whiskey / two whiskeys). Note the spelling difference: whisky (without e) is standard for Scottish and Canadian spirits, while whiskey (with e) is standard for Irish and American spirits.

常見錯誤

❌I ordered two whisky at the bar.
✅I ordered two whiskeys at the bar.
💡When ordering servings, use the plural form whiskeys with an -s.
❌This is a good Scotch whiskey.
✅This is a good Scotch whisky.
💡Scottish spirits are spelled whisky, not whiskey.

2. A single serving of whiskey, usually poured into a glass and drunk alone or with

2.名詞B1
釋義

一杯威士忌

一份威士忌飲料

A single serving of whiskey, usually poured into a glass and drunk alone or with ice or water.

例句

Asher ordered two whiskeys and carried them carefully back to the table.

Asher 點了兩杯威士忌，小心地端回桌上。

countable: two whiskeys = two servings

Nellie asked the bartender for another whiskey, then decided to switch to water instead.

Nellie 向酒保再點了一杯威士忌，然後又改變主意改喝水。

同義詞

文法句型

a + whiskey

number + whiskeys

用法筆記

This countable sense is almost always used when ordering, offering, or pouring drinks (Could I have a whiskey? / He ordered three whiskeys). It refers to the portion in the glass, not the drink as a substance.