cocktail

/ˈkɒkteɪl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈkɑːkteɪl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈkäk-ˌtāl/ (ame, mw)

cocktail — 名詞

  • cocktailsingular
  • cocktailsplural

1. A drink created by blending several liquids together, usually containing alcohol

1.名詞B1
釋義

雞尾酒

將多種酒類或果汁混合而成的飲料

A drink created by blending several liquids together, usually containing alcohol and often mixed with fruit juice, syrup, or other flavourings before serving.

例句

Ravi ordered a fruity cocktail made with rum and fresh pineapple juice.

Ravi 點了一杯用蘭姆酒和新鮮鳳梨汁調成的果味雞尾酒。

making a cocktail: mixed with [ingredient] and [ingredient]

The bartender at the rooftop bar shook the cocktail with ice before pouring it.

屋頂酒吧的酒保先將雞尾酒和冰塊搖晃均勻，再倒入杯中。

同義詞
  • mixed drink

    more general term; 'cocktail' implies a specific recipe with flavour balancing

  • mocktail

    a non-alcoholic cocktail; used for parties or designated drivers

  • beverage

    much broader category that includes water, tea, and soft drinks

用法筆記

Often countable. You can order 'a cocktail' or refer to the drink type generally as 'cocktails' (plural uncountable). Use 'non-alcoholic cocktail' or 'mocktail' for drinks without alcohol.

常見錯誤

❌She ordered a cocktail and a beer, then mixed the cocktail with the beer.
✅She ordered a cocktail and a beer separately.
💡'Cocktail' refers to a pre-mixed drink, not something you make by adding drinks together at the table.

2. A combination of several different things, qualities, or situations that togethe

2.名詞B2
釋義

混合物

由不同元素混合而成，效果顯著或強烈

A combination of several different things, qualities, or situations that together produce a particular, often strong or striking, effect.

例句

The festival was a cocktail of colourful lights, loud music, and excited crowds.

那個節慶融合了五彩燈光、喧鬧的音樂和興奮的人群，像個大熔爐。

a cocktail of [things] — pattern for describing mixed elements

The new tax policy created a dangerous cocktail of rising costs and falling wages.

新的稅務政策造成了成本上漲與薪資下降的危險組合。

dangerous cocktail of [negative elements]

同義詞
  • blend

    suggests harmony between the elements; 'cocktail' often implies contrast or surprise

  • mix

    more neutral; 'cocktail' is more vivid and often negative

  • combination

    neutral and broad; less emotional or judgemental than 'cocktail'

反義詞
  • uniformity

    the state of being all the same, with no mixture of different parts

文法句型

cocktail + of + plural noun

用法筆記

Usually appears in the singular with 'of' plus a series of nouns. Often describes unexpected or problematic combinations. Common with adjectives like 'dangerous', 'strange', 'potent', 'lethal'.

常見錯誤

❌The dish was a cocktail vegetables.
✅The dish was a cocktail of colourful vegetables.
💡Requires 'of' before the list of elements.

3. A cold starter dish containing bite-sized items such as seafood, fruit, or raw v

3.名詞A2
釋義

冷盤；雞尾

冷食開胃小菜，常用海鮮或水果製成

A cold starter dish containing bite-sized items such as seafood, fruit, or raw vegetables, usually served in a glass or small bowl and eaten before the main course.

例句

The waiter brought a prawn cocktail served in a glass with pink sauce.

服務生端來一杯淋上粉紅醬汁的大蝦冷盤。

prawn cocktail — common seafood starter

For a starter, Priya chose a fruit cocktail with melon, grapes, and berries.

Priya 選了一份以哈密瓜、葡萄和莓果做成的水果冷盤作為開胃菜。

同義詞
  • starter

    broader term for any first course; 'cocktail' specifies a cold dish

  • appetizer

    more common in American English; 'cocktail' is a specific type

  • hors d'oeuvre

    often smaller finger foods; 'cocktail' is more substantial

用法筆記

Countable when referring to a single serving ('a prawn cocktail'). Uncountable in general reference ('Would you like some cocktail?'). 'Fruit cocktail' usually refers to a mixture of canned or fresh fruit served as a starter or dessert.

常見錯誤

❌The cocktail was hot and cooked in an oven.
✅The cocktail was cold and served as a starter.
💡Cocktails in the food sense are always cold dishes, not cooked meals.

cocktail — 形容詞