beverages
beverages — 名詞
1. any type of liquid that people drink, for example water, tea, coffee, juice, sof
飲料
泛指任何可飲用的液體
any type of liquid that people drink, for example water, tea, coffee, juice, soft drinks, or alcoholic drinks
Vikram ordered a hot beverage and a pastry at the cafe.
Vikram 在咖啡店點了一杯熱飲和一份糕點。
hot beverage
The hotel serves complimentary beverages in the lobby every morning.
這家飯店每天早上在大廳提供免費飲料。
complimentary beverages
Passengers on the Tokyo–Osaka train can buy beverages from a cart.
從東京開往大阪的火車上，乘客可以向推車購買飲料。
Haruto checked the label on every beverage before putting it in his cart.
Haruto 把每一種飲料的標籤都看過一遍才放進購物車。
All beverages must be in a sealed container before you go through airport security.
所有飲料必須裝在密封容器中才能通過機場安檢。
- drink
more common in everyday conversation; less formal than beverage
- refreshment
often used for cold drinks served at events; can also include light food
文法句型
beverage as a countable noun: 'a beverage' (singular) or 'beverages' (plural)
用法筆記
Beverage is slightly more formal than drink. It is common on menus, signs, and official notices. In casual conversation, people usually say 'drink' instead.
常見錯誤
❖ 'I need a beverages.' ✅ 'I need a beverage.' — when using the singular, drop the -s.
❖ 'There is many beverages in the fridge.' ✅ 'There are many beverages in the fridge.' — beverages is a countable plural noun and takes a plural verb.