Booze
Significado: Informal term for alcoholic drinks in general, used in casual conversation.
'Booze' is a catch-all slang term for any alcoholic beverage. It's casual and widely used: 'booze cruise' (a drinking-focused boat trip), 'booze run' (a trip to buy alcohol), 'boozy brunch' (brunch with lots of alcohol). It's not derogatory — just informal.
Ejemplos
- Who's making the booze run before the party? 派对之前谁去买酒?¿Quién va a comprar las bebidas antes de la fiesta?パーティーの前に誰が酒を買いに行く?파티 전에 누가 술 사러 가?
- There was plenty of food and booze at the wedding. 婚礼上吃的喝的都很丰盛。Había comida y bebida de sobra en la boda.結婚式には食べ物もお酒もたっぷりあった。결혼식에 음식도 술도 넉넉했어.
- She doesn't touch booze — she's been sober for five years. 她滴酒不沾——已经戒酒五年了。Ella no toca el alcohol — lleva cinco años sobria.彼女はお酒を一切飲まない——5年間断酒している。그녀는 술을 전혀 안 마셔——5년째 금주 중이야.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: parties, social gatherings, casual conversation
Tono: casual, matter-of-fact
✓ Correcto
- Do we need more booze?我们还需要再买点酒吗?¿Necesitamos más bebida?お酒もっと必要?술 더 필요해?
- The booze is in the cooler.酒在冷藏箱里。Las bebidas están en la nevera portátil.お酒はクーラーボックスの中だよ。술은 아이스박스에 있어.
✗ Incorrecto
- Don't use around people in recovery from alcohol addiction — it can be insensitive在正在戒酒的人面前不要使用——这样做可能很不体贴No lo uses delante de personas en recuperación de una adicción al alcohol — puede resultar insensible.アルコール依存症から回復中の人の前では使わないこと——無神経に聞こえることがある알코올 중독에서 회복 중인 사람 앞에서는 쓰지 말 것——무감각하게 들릴 수 있다
Origen e historia
From the Middle Dutch 'būsen' (to drink excessively). Has been used in English since the 1300s but became standard American slang for alcohol in the 19th century.
Contexto cultural
Era: 19th century American usage onwards
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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