guzzle

IPA/ˈɡʌzl/
KK[ɡˈʌzəl]IPA/ˈɡʌzl/

guzzle — 動詞

  • guzzlepresent simple I / you / we / they
  • guzzleshe / she / it
  • guzzledpast simple
  • guzzling-ing form

1. to drink a liquid very quickly and in large amounts, as if you cannot get enough

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

猛灌；狂飲

快速大量地喝或吃

to drink a liquid very quickly and in large amounts, as if you cannot get enough because you are very thirsty; in British English, also used about eating food the same greedy way

例句

After the long run, Wei guzzled two bottles of water without stopping to breathe.

在長跑結束後，Wei 一口氣猛灌了兩瓶水，連呼吸都來不及停頓。

guzzle + liquid + quantity after physical activity

The children guzzled their fizzy drinks at the birthday party and then asked for more.

孩子們在生日派對上狂飲汽水，喝完之後還想再要。

guzzle + possessive + drink (informal context)

常見搭配
  • guzzle beer
  • guzzle water
  • guzzle soda
  • guzzle soup
  • guzzle food
同義詞
  • gulp

    similar speed but less greedy or excessive; 'gulp' is a single large swallow, while 'guzzle' suggests continued drinking

  • swig

    informal, usually refers to taking a large mouthful of an alcoholic drink; 'swig' can be a single action

  • down

    informal; means to drink something in one go, often quickly, but without the same greedy/eager connotation

  • wolf down

    British informal; used mainly for eating rather than drinking, emphasizing speed and greed

反義詞
  • sip

    drink in very small amounts, slowly and carefully

  • nibble

    eat in small, cautious amounts — the opposite of greedy eating

文法句型

guzzle + noun phrase (drink/food)

用法筆記

This sense carries a strong tone of eagerness or lack of restraint. In British English it extends to eating food greedily ('guzzle down a burger'), though that use is somewhat less common than the drinking one.

常見錯誤

She guzzled her coffee slowly while reading a book.
She sipped her coffee slowly while reading a book.
Guzzling always means drinking quickly and eagerly, never slowly.
He guzzled the expensive wine, savouring every drop.
He sipped the expensive wine, savouring every drop.
Guzzle implies greedy speed, not careful enjoyment.

2. if a vehicle or engine guzzles fuel, it uses a very large amount of it in a shor

2.動詞及物B2
釋義

耗油兇

車輛快速消耗大量燃油

if a vehicle or engine guzzles fuel, it uses a very large amount of it in a short time, usually because it is not efficient or is designed for high power

例句

Hassan's old car guzzles so much petrol that he has to fill up twice a week.

Hassan 的老車耗油非常兇，他每星期得加兩次油。

guzzle + petrol + so…that result clause

This truck guzzles so much diesel that the company spent over NT$80,000 on fuel last month.

這輛卡車吃柴油吃得太兇了，公司上個月光油錢就花了八萬多元。

guzzle + diesel + cost consequence

常見搭配
  • guzzle petrol
  • guzzle diesel
  • guzzle gas
  • guzzle fuel
同義詞
  • consume

    neutral and formal; 'consume' simply states usage without the critical tone

  • eat up

    informal and metaphorical ('this car eats up petrol'), emphasising wastefulness

  • drink

    informal metaphorical use ('the engine drinks oil'), similar to 'guzzle' but less strong

反義詞
  • save

    use less fuel; opposite of wasting

  • conserve

    use fuel carefully to avoid waste

文法句型

guzzle + fuel/petrol/diesel/gas

用法筆記

Commonly used in informal complaints or critical reviews of a vehicle's fuel economy. The subject is almost always a vehicle or engine — never a person — even though the same verb is used for drinking.

常見錯誤

This bicycle guzzles no fuel.
This bicycle uses no fuel.
'Guzzle' is only used about vehicles with engines that consume fuel, not about non-motorised vehicles.

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