fizz
/fɪz/ (bre, ipa) · /fɪz/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈfiz/ (ame, mw)
fizz — verb
- fizzpresent simple I / you / we / they
- fizzeshe / she / it
- fizzedpast simple
- fizzing-ing form
1. to give off many small bubbles while making a steady sharp noise
to give off many small bubbles while making a steady sharp noise
The soup fizzed gently when Yasmin poured the lemon juice in.
pattern: fizz when [ingredient] is added
Water fizzed around the tablet in Diya's glass.
The sauce fizzed on the pan when Kwame added the vinegar.
The oil fizzed as Rin lowered the fish into the pan.
- go flat
to stop producing bubbles
文法句型
[liquid] fizzes
[liquid] fizzes when [something] is added
[liquid] fizzes in/around [container]
用法筆記
Usually describes liquid or something wet on heat. It is intransitive, so the bubbling substance itself is the subject.
常見錯誤
2. to let out a drawn-out sound like a long 's'
to let out a drawn-out sound like a long 's'
The class fizzed together on the last sound of 'bus'.
sound practice: long final /s/
Rafael fizzed at the cat to keep it away.
The children fizzed like snakes during the drama game.
Mayumi fizzed softly to show the long s sound.
- fall silent
to stop making any sound
文法句型
[person] fizzes
fizz at [person/animal]
fizz like a snake
用法筆記
Used for a hiss-like speech or warning noise rather than for bubbling liquid.
3. to move or speak so that your lively excitement is easy to notice
to move or speak so that your lively excitement is easy to notice
Benjamin fizzed with ideas after the design workshop.
pattern: fizz with ideas/energy
The young cast fizzed backstage before the curtain rose.
Roya fizzed around the kitchen while guests were arriving.
Even on video, the band fizzed with nervous energy.
- drag
to feel slow, dull, or low in energy
文法句型
[person/group] fizzes
fizz with [energy/excitement/ideas]
fizz around [place]
用法筆記
Usually describes a person, group, or atmosphere that feels full of movement and excitement.
常見錯誤
fizz — noun
1. the small gas bubbles that make a drink lively in your mouth
the small gas bubbles that make a drink lively in your mouth
This mineral water has enough fizz to make the lemon taste brighter.
pattern: have enough fizz
Kwame likes cola only when it still has plenty of fizz.
By lunch, the opened bottle had lost most of its fizz.
Rin poured the drink slowly to keep the fizz inside.
- flatness
the state of having no bubbles left
文法句型
[drink] has fizz
lose its fizz
keep the fizz
用法筆記
Usually uncountable and often used when talking about soft drinks, mineral water, or sparkling wine.
常見錯誤
2. sparkling wine or champagne spoken of in a casual way
sparkling wine or champagne spoken of in a casual way
The hotel handed every guest a glass of fizz at midnight.
pattern: a glass of fizz
Christopher bought cheap fizz for the office party.
We toasted the promotion with a little fizz on the balcony.
After the wedding, servers moved through the garden with trays of fizz.
- still wine
wine without bubbles
文法句型
a glass of fizz
buy some fizz
toast with fizz
用法筆記
Mostly British and informal. It usually means sparkling wine at a celebration, not any fizzy soft drink.
常見錯誤
3. a brief hissing sound, often like air or gas escaping
a brief hissing sound, often like air or gas escaping
A short fizz came from the speaker before the microphone died.
pattern: a fizz came from [object]
The kettle ended with a fizz as the steam escaped.
Rafael heard a fizz from the tire after the nail went in.
A faint fizz slipped out when Benjamin opened the valve.
- silence
the absence of any sound
文法句型
a fizz from [machine/object]
end with a fizz
hear a fizz
用法筆記
Often used for a short escape of air, steam, or electricity rather than for a long spoken sound.