guzzle

/ˈɡʌzl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɡʌzl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈgə-zəl/ (ame, mw)

guzzle — verb

  • guzzlepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • guzzleshe / she / it
  • guzzledpast simple
  • guzzling-ing form

1. to drink a liquid very quickly and in large amounts, as if you cannot get enough

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

to drink a liquid very quickly and in large amounts, as if you cannot get enough because you are very thirsty; in British English, also used about eating food the same greedy way

例句

After the long run, Wei guzzled two bottles of water without stopping to breathe.

guzzle + liquid + quantity after physical activity

The children guzzled their fizzy drinks at the birthday party and then asked for more.

guzzle + possessive + drink (informal context)

同義詞
  • gulp

    similar speed but less greedy or excessive; 'gulp' is a single large swallow, while 'guzzle' suggests continued drinking

  • swig

    informal, usually refers to taking a large mouthful of an alcoholic drink; 'swig' can be a single action

  • down

    informal; means to drink something in one go, often quickly, but without the same greedy/eager connotation

  • wolf down

    British informal; used mainly for eating rather than drinking, emphasizing speed and greed

反義詞
  • sip

    drink in very small amounts, slowly and carefully

  • nibble

    eat in small, cautious amounts — the opposite of greedy eating

文法句型

guzzle + noun phrase (drink/food)

用法筆記

This sense carries a strong tone of eagerness or lack of restraint. In British English it extends to eating food greedily ('guzzle down a burger'), though that use is somewhat less common than the drinking one.

常見錯誤

❌She guzzled her coffee slowly while reading a book.
✅She sipped her coffee slowly while reading a book.
💡Guzzling always means drinking quickly and eagerly, never slowly.
❌He guzzled the expensive wine, savouring every drop.
✅He sipped the expensive wine, savouring every drop.
💡Guzzle implies greedy speed, not careful enjoyment.

2. if a vehicle or engine guzzles fuel, it uses a very large amount of it in a shor

2.動詞及物B2
釋義

if a vehicle or engine guzzles fuel, it uses a very large amount of it in a short time, usually because it is not efficient or is designed for high power

例句

Hassan's old car guzzles so much petrol that he has to fill up twice a week.

guzzle + petrol + so…that result clause

This truck guzzles so much diesel that the company spent over NT$80,000 on fuel last month.

guzzle + diesel + cost consequence

同義詞
  • consume

    neutral and formal; 'consume' simply states usage without the critical tone

  • eat up

    informal and metaphorical ('this car eats up petrol'), emphasising wastefulness

  • drink

    informal metaphorical use ('the engine drinks oil'), similar to 'guzzle' but less strong

反義詞
  • save

    use less fuel; opposite of wasting

  • conserve

    use fuel carefully to avoid waste

文法句型

guzzle + fuel/petrol/diesel/gas

用法筆記

Commonly used in informal complaints or critical reviews of a vehicle's fuel economy. The subject is almost always a vehicle or engine — never a person — even though the same verb is used for drinking.

常見錯誤

❌This bicycle guzzles no fuel.
✅This bicycle uses no fuel.
💡'Guzzle' is only used about vehicles with engines that consume fuel, not about non-motorised vehicles.