hip flask
hip flask — 名詞
1. a portable container with a flat, slim shape that is designed to fit inside a po
扁酒壺
可放口袋的隨身小酒瓶
a portable container with a flat, slim shape that is designed to fit inside a pocket, used for carrying a strong alcoholic drink such as whisky or brandy
Vikram pulled a silver hip flask from his coat and poured himself a drink.
Vikram 從外套裡拿出一個銀色扁酒壺，給自己倒了一杯酒。
pulled from + poured — typical actions with a hip flask
The old hip flask had the initials J.M. engraved on its side.
那個老扁酒壺的側面刻著 J.M. 兩個字母。
possession shown by engraved initials on metal
Layla slipped the hip flask into her jacket pocket before the train departed.
在火車開動前，Layla 把扁酒壺塞進自己的外套口袋。
Police found a leather hip flask inside Gabriel's bag during the security check.
警察在安全檢查時，從 Gabriel 的包包裡找到一個皮革扁酒壺。
Grandpa keeps a hip flask of brandy in the glove compartment of his truck.
爺爺在他的卡車手套箱裡放了一個裝白蘭地的扁酒壺。
- flask
a broader term that can also refer to a laboratory container or a vacuum bottle (thermos)
- pocket flask
a more explicit but less common synonym that emphasises the portability aspect
文法句型
a/the + [adjective] + hip flask
hip flask + of + [drink]
用法筆記
Hip flasks are typically made of metal (stainless steel or silver) and often covered with leather. They are most commonly used for carrying spirits such as whisky, brandy, or rum rather than beer, wine, or mixed cocktails.