alcohol
Meaning: Drinks containing ethanol; a chemical compound found in drinks like beer and wine
Alcohol refers to drinks that contain ethanol, such as beer, wine, and spirits. In chemistry, alcohol is a broader category of organic compounds. Socially, alcohol consumption is regulated by age restrictions and is associated with celebrations but also health concerns.
Examples
- The restaurant does not serve alcohol to anyone under eighteen. 这家餐厅不向十八岁以下的人提供酒精饮料。El restaurante no sirve alcohol a menores de dieciocho años.このレストランは18歳未満の人にアルコールを提供しない。이 레스토랑은 18세 미만에게는 주류를 제공하지 않는다.
- She decided to give up alcohol for health reasons. 她决定为了健康而戒酒。Ella decidió dejar el alcohol por razones de salud.彼女は健康上の理由でアルコールをやめることにした。그녀는 건강상의 이유로 술을 끊기로 했다.
- Alcohol consumption is prohibited in some countries for religious reasons. 在一些国家,出于宗教原因禁止饮酒。El consumo de alcohol está prohibido en algunos países por razones religiosas.一部の国では宗教上の理由でアルコール消費が禁止されている。일부 국가에서는 종교적 이유로 음주가 금지되어 있다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Medieval Latin 'alcohol', from Arabic 'al-kuhl' meaning 'the kohl' — a fine metallic powder used as eyeliner. Alchemists extended the term to any fine powder, then to distilled substances, and finally to intoxicating spirits.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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