tipple
[tˈɪpəl] /ˈti-pəl How to pronounce tipple (audio)/ (ame, mw) · /ˈtɪpl/ (bre, ipa) · [tˈɪpəl] /ˈtɪpl/ (ame, ipa)
tipple — 動詞
- tipplepresent simple I / you / we / they
- tipples3rd person singular
- tippling-ing form
- tippledpast simple
1. to regularly drink alcohol, often in large amounts or as a habit that is hard to
酗酒；常喝
習慣性地或過量地喝酒
to regularly drink alcohol, often in large amounts or as a habit that is hard to control
Tariq had been tippling whisky since midday, and his speech was already slurred.
Tariq 從中午就一直在喝威士忌，說話都已經口齒不清了。
tipple + whisky (alcohol as direct object)
The old man spent his pension on tippling cheap gin at the corner pub.
那位老先生把退休金都花在巷口酒吧裡喝廉價琴酒。
Imran's grandfather was known for tippling heavily every evening after work.
Imran 的祖父以每天下班後大量喝酒而出名。
Apinya warned that tippling too much could damage both your health and your finances.
Apinya 警告說，喝太多酒會損害健康和財務。
- abstain
to choose not to drink alcohol at all
文法句型
tipple + alcoholic drink
tipple (alone — no object)
用法筆記
Frequently used in continuous tenses (was tippling, kept tippling) to suggest an ongoing habit. The object is typically a type of strong alcohol (whisky, gin, brandy) rather than beer or wine.
常見錯誤
2. to drink alcohol in small quantities on a regular basis, without intending to ge
小酌；淺酌
少量但規律地飲酒
to drink alcohol in small quantities on a regular basis, without intending to get drunk
Caio likes to tipple a small glass of red wine with his evening meal.
Caio 喜歡在晚餐時小酌一杯紅酒。
tipple + small glass of wine (small quantity pattern)
The two friends tippled sweet sherry in the garden and chatted about their families.
兩位朋友在花園裡淺酌雪莉酒，聊著家裡的近況。
intransitive use: tippled sherry
Eliska would tipple a little brandy on cold winter nights to keep warm.
Eliska 在寒冷的冬夜會喝一點白蘭地來取暖。
Tamar's father tippled a single small beer each night and never drank more.
Tamar 的父親每晚只喝一小杯啤酒，從不喝超過一杯。
Nellie tippled a cup of warm sake while she watched the snow fall outside.
Nellie 一邊淺酌一杯溫清酒，一邊看著窗外的雪。
- binge drink
to drink a very large amount in a short time, opposite of drinking moderately
文法句型
tipple + small quantity + alcohol
tipple at something
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1: sense 1 implies drinking heavily or uncontrollably, while sense 2 implies moderate, measured drinking — a small amount regularly but not to excess. More common in British English than American English.
常見錯誤
tipple — 名詞
- tipplesingular
- tipplesplural
1. a type of alcoholic drink, especially one that a particular person regularly cho
常喝的酒
某人習慣選擇的酒精飲料
a type of alcoholic drink, especially one that a particular person regularly chooses to drink
What is your favourite tipple, Asher — beer, wine, or something stronger?
Asher，你最喜歡喝什麼酒——啤酒、葡萄酒，還是更烈的？
someone's + favourite tipple
Lan offered her guests a choice of tipples from the well-stocked drinks cabinet.
Lan 從裝滿酒的櫃子裡拿出幾種酒讓客人挑選。
choice of tipples (countable)
Astrid's usual tipple is a dry martini with a twist of lemon.
Astrid 常喝的酒是加了一片檸檬的乾馬丁尼。
The hotel bar serves a wide range of tipples from local breweries and vineyards.
那家飯店酒吧供應各種來自當地酒廠和葡萄園的酒類。
Emma poured herself an evening tipple before settling down with her book.
Emma 在坐下看書之前，為自己倒了一杯晚間小酒。
- soft drink
a non-alcoholic beverage
文法句型
someone's + tipple
a + tipple
用法筆記
Often used with a possessive (my tipple, his usual tipple) or a time modifier (evening tipple, Sunday tipple). Rarely used in formal writing. The plural 'tipples' is uncommon but acceptable when referring to a variety of drinks.