energy drink
energy drink — noun
1. a cold, fizzy drink that people have when they want to feel more awake, usually
a cold, fizzy drink that people have when they want to feel more awake, usually made with ingredients such as sugar and caffeine
Tamar bought a cold energy drink at the store before her long bus journey home.
collocation: cold energy drink (common before travel or tasks)
During his afternoon break, Rohan drank an energy drink to stay focused on the project.
Takeshi drank an energy drink during his lunch break to get through the afternoon classes.
Amelia picked up a sugar-free energy drink at the gas station before driving home.
- caffeinated drink
broader term; includes coffee and tea, not just packaged energy drinks
- functional beverage
more formal and technical; covers any drink with added health or performance benefits
文法句型
[countable] an energy drink
a can/bottle of energy drink
常見錯誤
2. a drink that contains substances such as caffeine and taurine and is designed to
a drink that contains substances such as caffeine and taurine and is designed to increase physical energy or improve mental concentration
Some energy drinks contain extra ingredients like ginseng and B vitamins for added effect.
pattern: energy drinks contain [ingredient] + purpose phrase
The Watanabe family checked the caffeine content on every energy drink before buying.
Hoa read the back of the can to learn what ingredients the energy drink contained.
Dr. Okonkwo told the class that energy drinks contain more caffeine than most people realise.
- stimulant beverage
more clinical or scientific; emphasises the stimulating effect of the ingredients
- herbal tea
typically caffeine-free and calming rather than stimulating
文法句型
energy drinks contain [ingredient]
sugar-free energy drink
用法筆記
Often distinguished from sports drinks (運動飲料), which are designed to replace electrolytes rather than provide mental stimulation.