beers

IPA/bɪər/
KK[bˈɪrz]IPA/bɪr/

beers — noun

  • beerssingular
  • beersesplural

1. a bitter-tasting alcoholic drink produced by fermenting grain such as barley, wi

1.名詞A1
釋義

a bitter-tasting alcoholic drink produced by fermenting grain such as barley, with hop flowers added for flavour, and often containing bubbles from carbonation

例句

Ritu bought a six-pack of Mexican beer for the party.

uncountable: refers to the drink as a substance

Omar does not drink beer because he finds the taste too bitter.

同義詞
  • ale

    a type of beer made with top-fermenting yeast, usually darker and stronger in flavour

  • lager

    a light type of beer that is stored for several months before being drunk; the most common type worldwide

  • stout

    a very dark, thick beer with a roasted flavour and creamy texture

  • brew

    an informal word for beer, especially when home-made or locally produced

用法筆記

In this sense, the word is typically uncountable. You say 'I like beer' (not 'I like a beer'). However, the countable form 'beers' can be used to mean different varieties: 'German beers', 'American craft beers'.

常見錯誤

❌I like to drink beers after work.' (meaning the drink in general)
✅I like to drink beer after work.
💡Use the uncountable form when talking about the drink as a general substance.
❌Can I have a beer for my cooking?' (meaning some beer as an ingredient)
✅Can I have some beer for my cooking?
💡Use 'some beer' or 'a bottle of beer' when referring to an amount rather than a serving.

2. a glass, bottle, or can that is filled with beer, considered as one serving of t

2.名詞A2
釋義

a glass, bottle, or can that is filled with beer, considered as one serving of the drink

例句

Femi asked the bartender for two cold beers after work.

countable plural: 'two beers' = two servings

Diego ordered a beer and sat down at the corner table.

同義詞
  • glass

    emphasises the container; 'a glass of beer' is more formal than 'a beer'

  • pint

    a specific measurement; common in British pubs ('a pint of beer')

  • bottle

    emphasises the container type; 'a bottle of beer' is usually bought in a shop

用法筆記

This sense is always countable. When ordering in a bar or restaurant, 'a beer' always means a serving (glass, bottle, or can). You can also say 'two beers', 'a few beers' etc. for multiple servings.

常見錯誤

❌She ordered two beer from the bartender.
✅She ordered two beers from the bartender.
💡Always use the plural 'beers' when referring to more than one serving.
❌He drank a beer of water.
✅He drank a beer.
💡'A beer' already means a serving of beer; do not add 'of water' or other drink names.