booze

/buːz/ (bre, ipa) · /buːz/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈbüz/ (ame, mw)

booze — noun

1. an informal word for alcoholic drinks such as beer, wine, or spirits, especially

1.名詞B1
釋義

an informal word for alcoholic drinks such as beer, wine, or spirits, especially when drunk in social or party situations

例句

Tom brought a bottle of booze to the housewarming party last weekend.

bottle of booze — typical measure word

The corner shop sells everything from beer and wine to stronger booze.

同義詞
  • alcohol

    neutral, suitable for any register

  • liquor

    common in US English, usually means distilled spirits

  • drink

    also informal, common in Irish and UK English ('He likes a drink'.)

  • hooch

    even more informal, often refers to homemade or low-quality alcohol

用法筆記

Unlike the neutral word 'alcohol', 'booze' is too informal for official signs, medical advice, or formal writing. Use 'alcohol' in those contexts.

常見錯誤

❌The doctor advised him to reduce booze.
✅The doctor advised him to reduce his alcohol intake.
💡'booze' is too informal for medical advice; use 'alcohol'.

booze — verb