refresher

IPA/rɪˈfreʃ.ər/
KK[rɪfrˈɛʃɚ]IPA/rɪˈfreʃ.ɚ/

refresher — noun

  • refreshersingular
  • refreshersplural

1. a short course designed for people who already know a subject but want to bring

1.名詞B1
釋義

a short course designed for people who already know a subject but want to bring their knowledge or skills back up to date after a period without practice

例句

Amelia took a two-week refresher course in accounting before returning to work after her leave.

refresher course + in + subject area

The hospital requires every nurse to attend a CPR refresher every two years.

refresher as noun alone, omitting 'course'

同義詞

文法句型

refresher + noun (course / workshop / class / training)

用法筆記

Often used with a preceding noun or field name to specify the subject (e.g. 'a CPR refresher', 'a Spanish refresher').

常見錯誤

❌I took a refresher for my job.
✅I took a refresher course for my job.
💡'refresher' alone can imply the course meaning, but adding 'course/workshop/training' makes it clearer.

2. a drink that makes you feel cooler, more energetic, or less tired, especially af

2.名詞B1
釋義

a drink that makes you feel cooler, more energetic, or less tired, especially after exercise, work, or in hot weather

例句

After a long hike in the sun, Tariq bought a cold lemonade as a refresher.

as a refresher — used after physical activity

Chidi drank a quick refresher of iced tea before continuing his bike ride.

a quick refresher of + [drink]

同義詞
  • cool drink

    more general and slightly more common in conversation

  • pick-me-up

    informal, can also refer to food or a short rest

文法句型

as a refresher

a + refresher

用法筆記

This sense is less common in everyday speech than sense 1; 'a drink' or 'refreshment' (plural) are more frequent alternatives.

常見錯誤

❌He ordered a refresher of beer.
✅He ordered a refreshing beer.
💡'refresher' for an alcoholic drink sounds unusual; use 'refreshing drink' or 'a drink to cool down' instead.