refreshments

refreshments — noun

1. Things that people eat or drink at a gathering, during a break between activitie

1.名詞B1
釋義

Things that people eat or drink at a gathering, during a break between activities, or as a light offering — for example pastries, fruit, sandwiches, coffee, or cold drinks.

例句

Light refreshments such as coffee and pastries will be served after the morning meeting.

collocation: light refreshments + will be served

The conference organisers arranged for refreshments to be available throughout the afternoon.

collocation: arrange for refreshments

同義詞
  • snacks

    Focuses on finger foods and small bites; more casual than 'refreshments' and does not necessarily include drinks.

  • beverages

    Refers only to drinks, not to food. 'Refreshments' covers both food and drink.

  • light meal

    Suggests something more substantial than typical refreshments, e.g. a sandwich with salad.

文法句型

always plural when referring to food/drink

用法筆記

Always used in the plural form when referring to food and drinks served on a specific occasion. The singular 'refreshment' ('a refreshing drink or the state of being refreshed') is uncountable and describes a different meaning.

常見錯誤

❌I bought a refreshment at the store.
✅I bought some refreshments at the store.
💡'refreshments' is always plural when referring to food and drink items.
❌The refreshment was delicious.
✅The refreshments were delicious.
💡Use a plural verb with 'refreshments'.