sparkling water

IPA/spˈɑːklɪŋ wˈɔːtə/
IPA/spˈɑːɹklɪŋ wˈɔːɾɚ/

sparkling water — noun

1. water that contains bubbles of carbon dioxide gas, which gives it a fizzy textur

1.名詞B1
釋義

water that contains bubbles of carbon dioxide gas, which gives it a fizzy texture and a slightly sharp taste when you drink it

例句

Meera ordered a glass of sparkling water with a slice of lemon at the cafe.

collocation: a glass of sparkling water + with [flavouring]

The doctor advised Jin to drink sparkling water instead of soda, which has less sugar.

contrast: sparkling water vs soda

同義詞
  • seltzer

    used mainly in American English for carbonated tap water without added minerals

  • club soda

    similar to seltzer but with added minerals for a slightly saltier taste

  • mineral water

    water from a natural spring; may be still or sparkling, and often contains natural minerals

  • soda water

    another name for carbonated water, more common in British English

反義詞

文法句型

a glass/bottle/can of sparkling water

sparkling water + with [flavouring]

用法筆記

Commonly used as an uncountable noun. When ordering in a restaurant, you can ask for 'a sparkling water' meaning one serving or bottle.

常見錯誤

I'll have a tonic water, please.' (when meaning plain carbonated water).
I'll have a sparkling water, please.
💡tonic water contains quinine and sugar, while sparkling water is plain carbonated water.