Definition of drink in English:

drink

verbdrank, drunk drɪŋkdrɪŋk

[with object]

1Take (a liquid) into the mouth and swallow.
喝，饮
we sat by the fire, drinking our tea
我们坐在炉火边，喝着茶。
no object he drank thirstily
他渴得大口大口地喝水。
Example sentencesExamples
- For example, a study showed women drank soda faster with rapid music in the background.
- She drank her small carton of milk, which had gotten a bit warm since she had been handed it.
- It wasn't safe to farm there or to drink the water.
- They had drunk green tea while waiting for the ambulance to arrive.
- He added that his greatest concern was about how they would be able to persuade Johnny to drink liquids after his procedure.
- He sighed, and tipped the glass up, drinking what was left.
- We started off by drinking cocktails in a bar in Old Compton Street.
- As Miguel stood chatting to Cindy, Donella sat alone drinking a coffee when Clare came in.
- His mother, Tracy, drank the tap water while pregnant with Thomas and she and her husband are now convinced that this was the cause of his afflictions.
- I can distinctly remember wondering how anyone could bring themselves to drink this disgusting liquid.
- I stopped to sit and drink from the fountain I remembered from years before.
- The others wished that they hadn't drank so much coffee from the buffet table.
- She slowly drank the hot liquid and looked up occasionally at her husband.
- He nodded wordlessly and then thirstily drank the water she offered.
- Melissa took it from her and drank what was left in one gulp.
- I prefer to drink green tea hot and in a cup.
- Also, remember that it is better to drink dirty water than to go without drinking water all.
- We were celebrating Matthew's success in a SoHo restaurant at the time, and drinking cocktails in the garden.
- I've been up all night drinking tea, picking through books, cooling my head.
- I live in the village and we can't drink the water out of the taps.
Synonyms
swallow, gulp down, quaff, swill, guzzle, sup
imbibe, partake of, sip, consume, take
drain, toss off
informal swig, down, knock back, put away, sink, kill, slug, inhale, wet one's whistle
British informal neck
North American informal scarf (down/up), snarf (down/up), chug
rare ingurgitate
1. 1.1no object Consume or be in the habit of consuming alcohol.
  喝酒；酗酒
  she doesn't drink or smoke
  她既不喝酒也不抽烟。
  he drank himself into a stupor
  他喝得不省人事。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Ryan said he spent much of the time drinking and had consumed eight or nine pints and a number of shorts.
  If an alcoholic continues to drink indefinitely, the alcohol itself will destroy his liver and kill him.
  Most people would agree that those who drink to excess have an alcohol problem.
  He drank and smoked far too much and obviously indulged in unhealthy eating given his large size.
  The number of young women drinking excessively on a regular basis has more than doubled in the past 10 years.
  There are two young men drinking in the local pub.
  According to Bill, Mary was an alcoholic who drank during her pregnancies.
  They spent the evening drinking in a bar.
  I was out drinking heavily with some friends and i collapsed outside a club.
  Binge drinking among college students is a major public health concern.
  The best way to prevent tragedies like this is for people to drink in moderation.
  She drank excessively and gave alcohol and drugs to her children, who would go for days without food.
  Drinking in moderation, with plenty of food, is not a bad thing.
  "People are out drinking a lot more than they do all year round and violence comes out of that.
  We can save a small fortune by simply dropping bad habits like smoking, drinking and gambling.
  But one local councillor believes Government proposals for 24 hour drinking in pubs and clubs might halt any improvement.
  It plans to target a core group of 15 homeless people with chronic alcohol problems who drink on the city's streets.
  We now know that smokers who are in recovery from alcohol abuse can stop smoking without starting to drink again.
  Parents who drink responsibly can enjoy alcohol in moderate amounts and it does not have a bad effect on their children.
  Their father soon took to spending nights drinking out with friends more often than not.
  Synonyms
  drink alcohol, take alcohol, tipple, indulge
  be a serious/heavy/hard drinker, be an alcoholic, binge-drink
  carouse, go drinking, predrink
  informal take a drop, hit the bottle, take to the bottle, booze, knock a few back, have a few, have one over the eight, tank up, get tanked up, drink like a fish, go on a binge/bender
  British informal bevvy
  North American informal bend one's elbow, lush
  Australian/New Zealand informal grog up
  archaic wassail, tope
2. 1.2drink upno object Quickly consume the rest of a drink.
  Example sentencesExamples
  We just drink up and, well, eventually, we go home.
  One of the things that fuels the increase in alcohol-related violence is people drinking up when they know they are close to closing time.
  Customers jonesiing for alcohol are directed to the neighboring Brooklyn Ale House (corner of Berry and N.8th) where they can drink up before entering Sin-é to see the shows.
  The waiter bills you 3 CUCS, you drink up and move on.
  And the bartender said, All right, everybody drink up now because you know no ordering during the movie.
  Women, if you think that you're going to need one more latte to get through the day, well, drink up.
  The Landlady and Landlord are of the old school, friendly but quite strict on drinking up after the last bell.
  2: 16-3: 30 - If you haven't had to urinate within two hours of a workout, you're dehydrated, so drink up.
  ‘There will be less binge-drinking or drinking up before the bell,’ she said.
  This leaves me, two businessmen who have suddenly started to drink up, the swines, and her in this corner.
  Sometimes when he left an after-work bar outing to hurry home, his colleagues would privately breathe a sigh of relief; with him gone, they could drink up and tell off-color jokes.
  Overall, it's better to err on the side of hydration, so drink up!
  Why have you always got two glasses in your hand - come on, drink up!
  She says the policeman appeared at the pub at 12.10 am but the pub had stopped serving customers by midnight and people were in the process of drinking up.
  We'll also be passing the hat for additional donations, so drink up and loosen your purse strings.
  In Ireland there is a tradition of having to drink up quickly before leaving the pub at closing time.
  Synonyms
  swallow, gulp, gulp down, guzzle, slurp, attack, down, drink down, drink up, force down, get down, finish off, polish off, drain, empty, imbibe, have, take, partake of, ingest, consume, sup, sip, lap
3. 1.3informal (of a plant or a porous substance) absorb (moisture)
  〈非正式〉（植物或多孔物质）吸收（水分）
  the seedlings apparently drink much more water than we had realized
  Example sentencesExamples
  The wicking action of the soil draws water into the pot as the plants drink it up.
  Container plants drink lots, and often.
  You may need to add more water as the beans drink it up.
  The plants drink a great deal of water.
  Check the water level daily and keep topped up - the tree will drink a lot especially in a warm room.
4. 1.4no object (of wine) have a specified flavour or character when drunk.
  （酒）喝起来有某种滋味（或品质）
  this wine is really drinking beautifully
  这种酒喝起来味道的确很美。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Crisply dry, with almost mineral overtones, this elegant Champagne is drinking well now but will cellar comfortably for 5 - 8 years.
  It drinks excellently with all kinds of grilled fish, especially with swordfish.
  This wine should drink beautifully for at least a decade.
  Forget those sickly vanillin cheapo riojas - this is class in a glass and drinks well now.
  The wine drinks very well now but it could be kept in the cellar for several more years.
2drink something inWatch or listen to something with eager pleasure or interest.
〈喻〉全神贯注地看（或听）；被强烈地吸引住，陶醉于
she strolled to the window to drink in the view
她漫步到窗前，兴趣盎然地欣赏外面的风景。
Example sentencesExamples
- We tried to savour the day and drink in the atmosphere, but it all went by too quickly
- From here one could drink in the scenery of the even higher, treeless peaks.
Synonyms
absorb, assimilate, digest, ingest, take in, be absorbed in, be immersed in, be rapt in, be lost in, be fascinated by, pay close attention to

noun drɪŋkdrɪŋk

1A liquid that can be swallowed as refreshment or nourishment.
饮料
fizzy drinks
充气饮料。
mass noun a table covered with food and drink
一张摆满食品和饮料的桌子。
Example sentencesExamples
- This is an excellent spot to have a pleasant lunch or a refreshing drink.
- My mother and the rest of the firemen's wives had the duty of bringing coffee and other drinks to the firemen.
- Keep your body refreshed by enjoying summer drinks such as mint juleps or raspberry iced teas.
- There were also quite a few desserts and hot drinks to choose from.
- I am aware that I need to consume a sports drink during training for both fluid and fuel replacement.
- In addition, children were drinking huge quantities of sugary drinks which they bought from vending machines and at convenience stores and also drank at home.
- Visitors will also be able to relax with a refreshing drink and snack in the dining room.
- But public health experts warned against drinking large quantities of sugary drinks in a bid to boost memory function.
- She sipped a drink through a pink straw, occasionally glancing up at him.
- Cream teas, ice creams and cold drinks will be served throughout the afternoon.
- Also available are hot and cold drinks and light refreshments at very reasonable prices.
- On the far right corner, was a long table of refreshments, with drinks and treats for the guests.
- Frequent intake of water and non-caffeinated drinks will prevent drying of the mouth.
- A health-conscious public has driven sales of water and energy drinks, whose growth has been particularly strong in the past year.
- Shops along Hennessy Road did a roaring trade selling water and canned drinks to thirsty crowds.
- It is important to avoid constantly snacking on sugary foods or sipping fizzy drinks.
- However, if you enjoy the taste of herbs as a garnish to your food, why not enjoy their refreshing and health-giving properties in refreshing summer drinks.
- ‘Along with fizzy drinks, sweets are the main cause of tooth decay which affects around half of children in the UK,’ he fumed.
- Discourage your kids from drinking too many fizzy drinks.
- Hot drinks and water must be available, as must first aid facilities to deal with injured persons.
Synonyms
beverage, drinkable/potable liquid, liquid refreshment, thirst quencher
dram, bracer, nightcap, nip, tot, spot
North American eye-opener
Scottish &amp Irish deoch an doris
British informal cuppa, pint
rare potation, libation
1. 1.1 A quantity of liquid swallowed at one go.
  一次喝下的饮料，一次饮的量
  he had a drink of water
  他喝了点水。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Hanging up the phone, she took a big drink from her glass and tried to pretend the taste didn't bother her.
  It took me a good few minutes and a drink of water to come round.
  Cliff nodded, washing down his mouthful with a drink of pale liquid that smelled heavily of mangos.
  I padded downstairs and let him out for a drink of water.
  His voice cracked with emotion and he paused for a drink of water when he started describing the events leading to Mrs Thompson's death.
  Kat took the last drink from her glass and it was replaced the second she set it down.
  He took a long drink of water from the spring and lay under the shade of the tree, awaiting nightfall, when he could pick up a pup or two for supper.
  We all clicked our glasses together and took drinks before bursting into laughter.
  This isn't like A-levels - you can go for little walks, go to the loo, have little drinks of water.
  Kelli was grateful to take a long, hot drink from her cup.
  ‘This woman said she felt unwell and asked for a drink of water,’ he said.
  She was distressed and had to be given several drinks of water.
  She looked worried and asked if I wanted a drink from her water bottle.
  Jamie dropped his eyes to the drink in front of him and picked it up, swirling the contents in the glass before taking a drink.
  She picked up her glass and took a drink in an attempt to look unconcerned.
  And she took a drink from her glass, her gaze wandering to some distant point in the sky.
  Cassandra took a drink of water, clearing her throat from so much talk.
  She tossed them in her mouth and swallowed them with a long drink of water.
  Adam dropped his eyes to his glass, took a drink and reached for the bottle.
  She took a long drink of water, swallowing it slowly as she looked around the courtyard.
  Synonyms
  swallow, gulp, sip, draught, swill
  informal swig, slug
  North American informal chug
2. 1.2mass noun Alcohol, or the habitual or excessive consumption of alcohol.
  酒；喝酒；酗酒
  the effects of too much drink
  过量饮酒的影响。
  they both took to drink
  他们两人都酗酒。
  Example sentencesExamples
  But all they did was trash it and bring in drink.
  She is convinced he has dabbled in drink and drugs and has appealed for help from education bosses.
  A woman knew a good thing when she saw it - and that was a man with good career prospects who wasn't overly interested in drink, gambling or sex.
  He drowned his sorrows in drink, and by playing his drum.
  One of the most spectacular break-ins was that at Barrett's Bar at Church Street, where £350 was taken in drink and cigarettes.
  As his love walked away into the night, the kilted supporter took solace in drink and song, as members of the Tartan Army do.
  He told the meeting that there would be no consumption of drink at the museum.
  Unschooled in the necessity of being accountable for her own actions and given to bouts of depression, Margaret took refuge in drink.
  He is a rash, flamboyant warrior given to excesses of drink and courage.
  So I do what I always do, drown my sorrows in drink.
  There has been a big increase in drink being bought in off-licences for 15- to 17-year-olds.
  Like many successful Irish events, Dublin football games are bound up with the vast consumption of drink.
  Youths have been using the sculpture as a hiding place behind which they can indulge in drink and drugs.
  Back among their brethren in Harlem many took comfort in late-night jams - where the music really swung - but also in drink and hard drugs.
  At the same time a national report to the Royal College of Psychiatrists highlighted the fact that British men were the most depressed in Europe, with many hiding their problems in drink, drugs and workaholism.
  He noted how we feel sympathy for a soldier who is physically wounded, but have little compassion for the soldiers, as he put it, at the back of the legion hall hiding their inner torment in drink.
  I took solace in drink, of which there was a plentiful supply.
  He describes the extravagant body language, the noise, the excessive consumption of food and drink.
  ‘We have to provide alternatives for young people so that they don't become involved in drink and drugs,’ he said.
  The union are also keen to see a more relaxed attitude to the consumption of alcohol at Murrayfield, where no drink is allowed in the stadium.
  Synonyms
  alcohol, liquor, intoxicating liquor, alcoholic drink, strong drink, intoxicants
  informal booze, hooch, the hard stuff, firewater, gut-rot, rotgut, moonshine, tipple, the demon drink, the bottle, juice, the sauce, grog, Dutch courage, John Barleycorn
  British informal wallop, bevvy
3. 1.3 A glass of liquid, especially when alcoholic.
  （尤指酒的）一杯
  we went for a drink
  我们去喝了一杯酒。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Stiffer penalties were imposed for being drunk and clubs had to meet strict conditions to obtain a licence to serve drinks to members only.
  He encouraged the alcoholic to have a drink with him.
  After a shower and some clean clothes we went out for a drink to celebrate my safe return.
  With 94.2 miles under our belt, our now habitual evening drink - a pint of shandy - had never tasted so good.
  York Racecourse has applied to vary its alcohol licence, which will allow drinks to be sold and consumed on the new lawn.
  For the pre-dinner crowd, Martinis are still the drink of choice.
  If they are granted he could serve drinks up to 2am as long as it is in conjunction with music, singing or dancing and refreshments are available, said Gloucestershire licensing officer PC Phil Cummings.
  There is a good selection of drinks, especially wine served by the glass, and a couple of real ales Courage Best and Directors.
  The bartender poured a drink into a shot glass, and gave it to him.
  The women were also asked to estimate the number of standard drinks they consumed in a typical drinking episode.
  There are a number of young people who think that if they drink out of a bottle rather than a glass, their drink will not be spiked.
  Smith, the mother of a young son, had been persuaded to go for a drink and thought a glass of wine would leave her system in an hour.
  They come across as the people at a party who are standing in the corner and are just dying to have a dance, only they need one or two more drinks to get the courage.
  It was the bar-owners' idea to offer - at no extra cost - food to nibble with drinks, to avoid inebriation.
  But he then had a pint of lager and one drink led to another.
  This will be used to make sure drinks have not been watered down by dishonest landlords.
  Jessica spotted Billy out of the corner of her eye sipping his drink at the bar.
  We were ordering drinks at the bar and she started laying into me about Natasha.
  I also got free drinks from the bartenders.
  Adam snatched up the bottle and glanced quickly towards Grace who was busy serving drinks herself.
  Synonyms
  glass, cup, mug
4. 1.4drinks A social gathering at which alcoholic drinks are served.
  酒会
  would you like to come for drinks on Sunday?
  你星期天来参加酒会吗？
  Example sentencesExamples
  James has just been describing Thursday night's leaving drinks to me - the parts I can't remember.
  As the round of Christmas parties begins, with drinks after work, alcohol-fuelled meals or a glass or two of wine with friends, danger lies in taking a chance.
  Belgrade has a long tradition of ‘hobby bars’ - informal rooms where friends can gather for drinks and where visitors are welcome too.
  It still breathes fire at night, greeting guests who gather for drinks or dinner.
  On our winter visit, we could imagine spilling outside our lounge in the summer for evening drinks beside the water gardens.
  No, I'm sorry, I just don't have any time for dinner, drinks, lunch, coffee or meetings before I leave San Francisco.
  Work groups organised Thursday night drinks to celebrate the opening of the ‘terassi’.
5. 1.5the drinkinformal The sea or another large area of water.
  〈非正式〉一片水（指海等大片水域）
  he heaved the outboard motor into the drink
  Example sentencesExamples
  When I stepped off my boat I found that after weeks at sea I could hardly stand - as soon as I stepped onto the jetty I almost fell straight backwards into the drink again.
  Me and Keith got caught by an alarmingly large gust of wind and ended up in the drink.
  She was known as a ‘forgiving’ boat, allowing her crew to make mistakes without tossing them into the drink.
  Synonyms
  the sea, the ocean, the water
  informal the briny, Davy Jones's locker
  literary the deep

Phrases

drink and drive

Drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.
酒后驾车
Example sentencesExamples
- He urged motorists to stick to speed limits, pay attention when driving, wear seatbelts at all times, never drink and drive and always drive according to road conditions.
- Men are almost three times more likely to drink and drive than women drivers, with 31% of men and 11% of women having driven while drunk.
- But, despite Government publicity campaigns, including a series of shock TV commercials, some drivers are still willing to take a chance and drink and drive.
- ‘Nobody wants to be involved in such an accident but the chances are very high if you drink and drive,’ he said.
- He was very popular and not the type of lad to drink and drive or take drugs.
- The number of positive tests given after collisions is a stark reminder of just how dangerous it is to drink and drive.
- Since then, the message has been remorselessly driven home: do not drink and drive.
- This is encouraging people to drink and drive when the message is not to drink and drive at all.
- Alcohol impairs the senses, and people do all sorts of foolishness on the road when they drink and drive.
- He added: ‘There is a hardcore of reckless drivers who continue to drink and drive.’

drink deep

Take a large draught or draughts of something.
大量地喝，痛饮
I lifted the bottle and drank deep
figurative he learned to drink deep of the Catholic tradition
〈喻〉他学着去大量吸纳天主教的传统习俗。
Example sentencesExamples
- He pulled the cork out with his teeth, tipped the bottle up and drank deep.
- It offers an opportunity to drink deep of the Gothic atmosphere and muse on the blurry boundaries between truth and illusion.
- Gratefully, Cleo washed her face and hands in the torrents of water, drinking deep.
- His ebony face was highlighted by the moon's glow as he looked up into it, his eyes drinking deep of its milky beauty.
- Harry and Dolly and I stood in the kitchen doorway looking out, sniffing at the cool, damp, slightly metallic smell of the earth drinking deep after so long a drought.
- But Oxfam's research suggests we're drinking deep from the cup of inequity.
- Both men stood and toasted one another, touching their cupped hands and drinking deep.
- I drank deep those passionate kisses, as though each was a lifetime in itself.
- Maclean urged guests to the city to ‘go out and sample it, drink deep of this confluence of rich cultures and traditions and go back as ambassadors for this area, with its unrivalled beauty and hospitality’.
- Meanwhile, educated men and women of the middle classes, weaned on Renaissance humanism, a secular art and life in the cities, drank deep from the literature of Greece and Rome.

drink someone's health

Express one's good wishes for someone by raising one's glass and drinking a small amount.
为某人的健康干杯
Example sentencesExamples
- I signed his card and donated money for a present, and drank his health at the pub.
- Now I shall be able to set myself down, tell my stories, take my glass, and to all those who have patience to listen to my wonderful dream on the Catskill, I'll drink their health.
- But we drank his health, and the last to drink was Dangerous Dan McGrew.
- I drank their health as they embark on new adventures.
- Don't be surprised if a perfect stranger comes over to drink your health - it's just that kind of place.
Synonyms
give someone one's good wishes, wish someone good luck, wish someone joy, drink someone's health, toast, drink to, drink a toast to

drink (a toast) to

Celebrate or wish for the good fortune of someone or something by raising one's glass and drinking a small amount.
为某人的健康干杯
let's drink to the success of our venture
Example sentencesExamples
- Let's drink to that and celebrate our challenging lives!
- He is said to have dipped a glass into her bath water and drank to the lady's wondrous charms.
- As a finale, he tips the water bucket on himself and downs a glass of tap water - drinking to the health of the city, the world and car-free Kensington.
- Illingworth lights a cigar, sighs and drinks to a good life.
- Instead, Queen Gertrude seizes the chalice and drinks to her son's good fortune.
- The three sisters clinked glasses, laughed, and drank to their everlasting bond as the sun finally disappeared beneath the ocean line, giving way to the cool night stars.
- I'm off to get a glass of red and drink a toast to all my visitors - whoever and wherever you are.
- Saunders ordered champagne from the waiter and they drank to the success of Operation Garden.
- As he celebrates this week, I will be drinking to him.
- Tonight when your friends and I raise a toast at your celebration, you know what we'll be drinking to: your health, of course!
Synonyms
toast, propose a toast to, wish health to, wish luck to, wish success to, salute

drink someone under the table

informal Consume as much alcohol as one's drinking companion without becoming as drunk.
〈非正式〉把某人喝得钻到桌子底下去，酒量大得足以把某人灌醉
Example sentencesExamples
- After all the formalities I drank him under the table at the pub.
- They promptly drank you under the table then gave you a good thrashing.
- These guys can drink you under the table, and talk your ears off once you're down there.
- But the Australians would drink them under the table, then be up at 6: 30 working.
- You didn't drink me under the table, but you did do better then I thought you would.
- I bet she could drink you under the table any day.
- Girls have always felt like the weaker sex so now they want to show guys that they aren't - even if it's by drinking them under the table!
- I'd tell guys, ‘I can drink you under the table!’
- Liza could drink him under the table with one hand tied behind her back.
- The drummer, who once reportedly dated the sexy blonde, claims Tara is the only woman who can drink him under the table.

drive someone to drink

humorous Trouble or disturb someone so much that they start to drink alcohol heavily.
a job with enough management crises and near-disasters to drive any sane person to drink
Example sentencesExamples
- Anti-smoking is one of those issues, like porn-censorship, animal rights and gun control, that can drive me to drink and libertarianism.
- Loneliness drives people to drink, to gamble, to shop of to get involved in destructive relationships.
- It's a nightmarish experience that drives the teetotalling Higgins to drink and to a short breakdown.
- I've always assumed that politics would drive anyone to drink.
- The two week hype and hoopla leading up to the Super Bowl is enough to drive a sane person to drink.
- The noises in the basement at night it was enough to drive a bloody saint to drink.
- Is there something in the profession that drives people to drink?
- It is another of the contradictions that drive me to drink.
- Baino is the most genial, laughing at situations that, in retrospect, probably drove him to drink.
- North Yorkshire youngsters are being driven to drink and drugs because they are bored and disillusioned with rural life, a new report will reveal.

I'll drink to that

Uttered to express one's agreement with or approval of a statement.
我十分赞同
Example sentencesExamples
- When I get back to civilisation, I'll drink to that.
- He lifts his glass, which has been untouched the entire evening, and mutters, ‘I'll drink to that.’
- To them there has not been anything easy about it and if the next game is won by ten points, well I'll drink to that and look forward to the next
- ‘I'll drink to that,’ Jamie announced, raising her glass of punch before taking a sip.
- In regard to your proposal of stopping by for a refreshment and leaving a big tip… well, I'll drink to that!

in drink

When intoxicated.
喝醉时
we've hit each other before, in drink
我们以前在喝醉时打过架。
Example sentencesExamples
- We will continue to pursue those who flout licensing regulations in supplying drink to minors and those already in drink.
- He added that there continued to be a problem with people under the age of 18 buying alcohol from off licences, and the number of incidents involving youths in drink was still too high.
- The spokesman added: ‘We think the woman was in drink at the time, but this was a very distressing and serious incident.’
- He's had problems with committing offences while in drink.
- I have no doubt that during his periods of service in Germany he was drinking heavily and when in drink was aggressive and on occasions violent.
- He told him: ‘This offence was obviously committed whilst in drink.’
- We have to take children home aged 13 or 14 who are in drink and to be honest we never know what reaction we are going to get from the parents.
- The boy's large size tended to make people wary of him, but when not in drink, he was an ‘affable lad’.
- At her original trial at Leeds Crown Court, the jury heard how the couple had a stormy relationship, with frequent arguments and both had a temper, especially in drink.
- Both solicitors said the brothers had been in drink during the fight.

Origin

Old English drincan (verb), drinc (noun), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch drinken and German trinken.

Old English drinc ‘drink’ had a close relative drenc which is the source of drench (Old English). The colloquial phrase the drink referring to the sea, dates from the mid 19th century, but drink like a fish goes back to at least the early 17th when John Fletcher and James Shirley wrote a play called The Night-Walker which contains the line ‘Give me the bottle, I can drink like a Fish now, like an Elephant’. Drunk comes from the past tense of drink. We now use the American drunk as a skunk, but Chaucer describes someone as drunk as a mouse; and drunk as a rat or even a wheelbarrow have been used in the past. Drunkards have been with us since at least the 13th century.

Rhymes

bethink, blink, brink, cinque, clink, dink, fink, Frink, gink, ink, interlink, jink, kink, link, mink, pink, plink, prink, rink, shrink, sink, skink, slink, stink, sync, think, wink, zinc

Definition of drink in US English:

drink

verbdriNGkdrɪŋk

[with object]

1Take (a liquid) into the mouth and swallow.
喝，饮
we sat by the fire, drinking our coffee
我们坐在炉火边，喝着茶。
no object he drank thirstily
他渴得大口大口地喝水。
Example sentencesExamples
- She drank her small carton of milk, which had gotten a bit warm since she had been handed it.
- He added that his greatest concern was about how they would be able to persuade Johnny to drink liquids after his procedure.
- I stopped to sit and drink from the fountain I remembered from years before.
- The others wished that they hadn't drank so much coffee from the buffet table.
- It wasn't safe to farm there or to drink the water.
- I live in the village and we can't drink the water out of the taps.
- He nodded wordlessly and then thirstily drank the water she offered.
- He sighed, and tipped the glass up, drinking what was left.
- His mother, Tracy, drank the tap water while pregnant with Thomas and she and her husband are now convinced that this was the cause of his afflictions.
- As Miguel stood chatting to Cindy, Donella sat alone drinking a coffee when Clare came in.
- They had drunk green tea while waiting for the ambulance to arrive.
- We started off by drinking cocktails in a bar in Old Compton Street.
- Melissa took it from her and drank what was left in one gulp.
- I've been up all night drinking tea, picking through books, cooling my head.
- For example, a study showed women drank soda faster with rapid music in the background.
- We were celebrating Matthew's success in a SoHo restaurant at the time, and drinking cocktails in the garden.
- I can distinctly remember wondering how anyone could bring themselves to drink this disgusting liquid.
- She slowly drank the hot liquid and looked up occasionally at her husband.
- I prefer to drink green tea hot and in a cup.
- Also, remember that it is better to drink dirty water than to go without drinking water all.
Synonyms
swallow, gulp down, quaff, swill, guzzle, sup
1. 1.1no object Consume or be in the habit of consuming alcohol, especially to excess.
  喝酒；酗酒
  she doesn't drink or smoke
  她既不喝酒也不抽烟。
  he drank himself into a stupor
  他喝得不省人事。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Most people would agree that those who drink to excess have an alcohol problem.
  I was out drinking heavily with some friends and i collapsed outside a club.
  She drank excessively and gave alcohol and drugs to her children, who would go for days without food.
  The best way to prevent tragedies like this is for people to drink in moderation.
  But one local councillor believes Government proposals for 24 hour drinking in pubs and clubs might halt any improvement.
  They spent the evening drinking in a bar.
  He drank and smoked far too much and obviously indulged in unhealthy eating given his large size.
  If an alcoholic continues to drink indefinitely, the alcohol itself will destroy his liver and kill him.
  There are two young men drinking in the local pub.
  Ryan said he spent much of the time drinking and had consumed eight or nine pints and a number of shorts.
  Drinking in moderation, with plenty of food, is not a bad thing.
  Parents who drink responsibly can enjoy alcohol in moderate amounts and it does not have a bad effect on their children.
  According to Bill, Mary was an alcoholic who drank during her pregnancies.
  "People are out drinking a lot more than they do all year round and violence comes out of that.
  Their father soon took to spending nights drinking out with friends more often than not.
  Binge drinking among college students is a major public health concern.
  We can save a small fortune by simply dropping bad habits like smoking, drinking and gambling.
  It plans to target a core group of 15 homeless people with chronic alcohol problems who drink on the city's streets.
  The number of young women drinking excessively on a regular basis has more than doubled in the past 10 years.
  We now know that smokers who are in recovery from alcohol abuse can stop smoking without starting to drink again.
  Synonyms
  drink alcohol, take alcohol, tipple, indulge
2. 1.2drink upno object Consume the rest of a drink, especially in a rapid manner.
  （尤指很快地）把…喝完
  Example sentencesExamples
  The waiter bills you 3 CUCS, you drink up and move on.
  We just drink up and, well, eventually, we go home.
  Women, if you think that you're going to need one more latte to get through the day, well, drink up.
  2: 16-3: 30 - If you haven't had to urinate within two hours of a workout, you're dehydrated, so drink up.
  This leaves me, two businessmen who have suddenly started to drink up, the swines, and her in this corner.
  Customers jonesiing for alcohol are directed to the neighboring Brooklyn Ale House (corner of Berry and N.8th) where they can drink up before entering Sin-é to see the shows.
  Sometimes when he left an after-work bar outing to hurry home, his colleagues would privately breathe a sigh of relief; with him gone, they could drink up and tell off-color jokes.
  Why have you always got two glasses in your hand - come on, drink up!
  One of the things that fuels the increase in alcohol-related violence is people drinking up when they know they are close to closing time.
  Overall, it's better to err on the side of hydration, so drink up!
  In Ireland there is a tradition of having to drink up quickly before leaving the pub at closing time.
  She says the policeman appeared at the pub at 12.10 am but the pub had stopped serving customers by midnight and people were in the process of drinking up.
  The Landlady and Landlord are of the old school, friendly but quite strict on drinking up after the last bell.
  We'll also be passing the hat for additional donations, so drink up and loosen your purse strings.
  ‘There will be less binge-drinking or drinking up before the bell,’ she said.
  And the bartender said, All right, everybody drink up now because you know no ordering during the movie.
  Synonyms
  swallow, gulp, gulp down, guzzle, slurp, attack, down, drink down, drink up, force down, get down, finish off, polish off, drain, empty, imbibe, have, take, partake of, ingest, consume, sup, sip, lap
3. 1.3informal (of a plant or a porous substance) absorb (moisture).
  〈非正式〉（植物或多孔物质）吸收（水分）
  Example sentencesExamples
  You may need to add more water as the beans drink it up.
  Check the water level daily and keep topped up - the tree will drink a lot especially in a warm room.
  The wicking action of the soil draws water into the pot as the plants drink it up.
  The plants drink a great deal of water.
  Container plants drink lots, and often.
4. 1.4no object (of wine) have a specified flavor or character when drunk.
  （酒）喝起来有某种滋味（或品质）
  this wine is really drinking beautifully
  这种酒喝起来味道的确很美。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Forget those sickly vanillin cheapo riojas - this is class in a glass and drinks well now.
  The wine drinks very well now but it could be kept in the cellar for several more years.
  This wine should drink beautifully for at least a decade.
  It drinks excellently with all kinds of grilled fish, especially with swordfish.
  Crisply dry, with almost mineral overtones, this elegant Champagne is drinking well now but will cellar comfortably for 5 - 8 years.
2drink something inWatch or listen to something with eager pleasure or interest.
〈喻〉全神贯注地看（或听）；被强烈地吸引住，陶醉于
she strolled to the window to drink in the view
她漫步到窗前，兴趣盎然地欣赏外面的风景。
Example sentencesExamples
- We tried to savour the day and drink in the atmosphere, but it all went by too quickly
- From here one could drink in the scenery of the even higher, treeless peaks.
Synonyms
absorb, assimilate, digest, ingest, take in, be absorbed in, be immersed in, be rapt in, be lost in, be fascinated by, pay close attention to

noundriNGkdrɪŋk

1A liquid that can be swallowed as refreshment or nourishment.
饮料
a table covered with food and drink
一张摆满食品和饮料的桌子。
cans of soda and other drinks
Example sentencesExamples
- Also available are hot and cold drinks and light refreshments at very reasonable prices.
- In addition, children were drinking huge quantities of sugary drinks which they bought from vending machines and at convenience stores and also drank at home.
- However, if you enjoy the taste of herbs as a garnish to your food, why not enjoy their refreshing and health-giving properties in refreshing summer drinks.
- It is important to avoid constantly snacking on sugary foods or sipping fizzy drinks.
- Keep your body refreshed by enjoying summer drinks such as mint juleps or raspberry iced teas.
- On the far right corner, was a long table of refreshments, with drinks and treats for the guests.
- Shops along Hennessy Road did a roaring trade selling water and canned drinks to thirsty crowds.
- Cream teas, ice creams and cold drinks will be served throughout the afternoon.
- A health-conscious public has driven sales of water and energy drinks, whose growth has been particularly strong in the past year.
- Hot drinks and water must be available, as must first aid facilities to deal with injured persons.
- My mother and the rest of the firemen's wives had the duty of bringing coffee and other drinks to the firemen.
- She sipped a drink through a pink straw, occasionally glancing up at him.
- This is an excellent spot to have a pleasant lunch or a refreshing drink.
- But public health experts warned against drinking large quantities of sugary drinks in a bid to boost memory function.
- Visitors will also be able to relax with a refreshing drink and snack in the dining room.
- There were also quite a few desserts and hot drinks to choose from.
- Frequent intake of water and non-caffeinated drinks will prevent drying of the mouth.
- Discourage your kids from drinking too many fizzy drinks.
- I am aware that I need to consume a sports drink during training for both fluid and fuel replacement.
- ‘Along with fizzy drinks, sweets are the main cause of tooth decay which affects around half of children in the UK,’ he fumed.
Synonyms
beverage, drinkable liquid, potable liquid, liquid refreshment, thirst quencher
1. 1.1 A quantity of liquid swallowed.
  一次喝下的饮料，一次饮的量
  he had a drink of water
  他喝了点水。
  Example sentencesExamples
  She took a long drink of water, swallowing it slowly as she looked around the courtyard.
  This isn't like A-levels - you can go for little walks, go to the loo, have little drinks of water.
  Cliff nodded, washing down his mouthful with a drink of pale liquid that smelled heavily of mangos.
  ‘This woman said she felt unwell and asked for a drink of water,’ he said.
  We all clicked our glasses together and took drinks before bursting into laughter.
  Adam dropped his eyes to his glass, took a drink and reached for the bottle.
  His voice cracked with emotion and he paused for a drink of water when he started describing the events leading to Mrs Thompson's death.
  I padded downstairs and let him out for a drink of water.
  It took me a good few minutes and a drink of water to come round.
  And she took a drink from her glass, her gaze wandering to some distant point in the sky.
  Cassandra took a drink of water, clearing her throat from so much talk.
  She picked up her glass and took a drink in an attempt to look unconcerned.
  Jamie dropped his eyes to the drink in front of him and picked it up, swirling the contents in the glass before taking a drink.
  Kelli was grateful to take a long, hot drink from her cup.
  She was distressed and had to be given several drinks of water.
  He took a long drink of water from the spring and lay under the shade of the tree, awaiting nightfall, when he could pick up a pup or two for supper.
  She looked worried and asked if I wanted a drink from her water bottle.
  She tossed them in her mouth and swallowed them with a long drink of water.
  Hanging up the phone, she took a big drink from her glass and tried to pretend the taste didn't bother her.
  Kat took the last drink from her glass and it was replaced the second she set it down.
  Synonyms
  swallow, gulp, sip, draught, swill
2. 1.2 Alcohol, or the habitual or excessive consumption of alcohol.
  酒；喝酒；酗酒
  the effects of too much drink
  过量饮酒的影响。
  they both took to drink
  他们两人都酗酒。
  Example sentencesExamples
  A woman knew a good thing when she saw it - and that was a man with good career prospects who wasn't overly interested in drink, gambling or sex.
  Like many successful Irish events, Dublin football games are bound up with the vast consumption of drink.
  He drowned his sorrows in drink, and by playing his drum.
  Back among their brethren in Harlem many took comfort in late-night jams - where the music really swung - but also in drink and hard drugs.
  One of the most spectacular break-ins was that at Barrett's Bar at Church Street, where £350 was taken in drink and cigarettes.
  He describes the extravagant body language, the noise, the excessive consumption of food and drink.
  So I do what I always do, drown my sorrows in drink.
  He noted how we feel sympathy for a soldier who is physically wounded, but have little compassion for the soldiers, as he put it, at the back of the legion hall hiding their inner torment in drink.
  There has been a big increase in drink being bought in off-licences for 15- to 17-year-olds.
  Youths have been using the sculpture as a hiding place behind which they can indulge in drink and drugs.
  He is a rash, flamboyant warrior given to excesses of drink and courage.
  ‘We have to provide alternatives for young people so that they don't become involved in drink and drugs,’ he said.
  As his love walked away into the night, the kilted supporter took solace in drink and song, as members of the Tartan Army do.
  I took solace in drink, of which there was a plentiful supply.
  Unschooled in the necessity of being accountable for her own actions and given to bouts of depression, Margaret took refuge in drink.
  At the same time a national report to the Royal College of Psychiatrists highlighted the fact that British men were the most depressed in Europe, with many hiding their problems in drink, drugs and workaholism.
  He told the meeting that there would be no consumption of drink at the museum.
  But all they did was trash it and bring in drink.
  She is convinced he has dabbled in drink and drugs and has appealed for help from education bosses.
  The union are also keen to see a more relaxed attitude to the consumption of alcohol at Murrayfield, where no drink is allowed in the stadium.
  Synonyms
  alcohol, liquor, intoxicating liquor, alcoholic drink, strong drink, intoxicants
3. 1.3 A glass of liquid, especially when alcoholic.
  （尤指酒的）一杯
  we went for a drink
  我们去喝了一杯酒。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Adam snatched up the bottle and glanced quickly towards Grace who was busy serving drinks herself.
  I also got free drinks from the bartenders.
  There is a good selection of drinks, especially wine served by the glass, and a couple of real ales Courage Best and Directors.
  For the pre-dinner crowd, Martinis are still the drink of choice.
  Stiffer penalties were imposed for being drunk and clubs had to meet strict conditions to obtain a licence to serve drinks to members only.
  It was the bar-owners' idea to offer - at no extra cost - food to nibble with drinks, to avoid inebriation.
  With 94.2 miles under our belt, our now habitual evening drink - a pint of shandy - had never tasted so good.
  The women were also asked to estimate the number of standard drinks they consumed in a typical drinking episode.
  Smith, the mother of a young son, had been persuaded to go for a drink and thought a glass of wine would leave her system in an hour.
  If they are granted he could serve drinks up to 2am as long as it is in conjunction with music, singing or dancing and refreshments are available, said Gloucestershire licensing officer PC Phil Cummings.
  York Racecourse has applied to vary its alcohol licence, which will allow drinks to be sold and consumed on the new lawn.
  The bartender poured a drink into a shot glass, and gave it to him.
  We were ordering drinks at the bar and she started laying into me about Natasha.
  There are a number of young people who think that if they drink out of a bottle rather than a glass, their drink will not be spiked.
  He encouraged the alcoholic to have a drink with him.
  This will be used to make sure drinks have not been watered down by dishonest landlords.
  They come across as the people at a party who are standing in the corner and are just dying to have a dance, only they need one or two more drinks to get the courage.
  Jessica spotted Billy out of the corner of her eye sipping his drink at the bar.
  But he then had a pint of lager and one drink led to another.
  After a shower and some clean clothes we went out for a drink to celebrate my safe return.
  Synonyms
  glass, cup, mug
4. 1.4the drinkinformal The sea or another large area of water.
  〈非正式〉一片水（指海等大片水域）
  Example sentencesExamples
  When I stepped off my boat I found that after weeks at sea I could hardly stand - as soon as I stepped onto the jetty I almost fell straight backwards into the drink again.
  Me and Keith got caught by an alarmingly large gust of wind and ended up in the drink.
  She was known as a ‘forgiving’ boat, allowing her crew to make mistakes without tossing them into the drink.
  Synonyms
  the sea, the ocean, the water

Phrases

drink and drive

Drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.
酒后驾车
Example sentencesExamples
- Alcohol impairs the senses, and people do all sorts of foolishness on the road when they drink and drive.
- Since then, the message has been remorselessly driven home: do not drink and drive.
- He urged motorists to stick to speed limits, pay attention when driving, wear seatbelts at all times, never drink and drive and always drive according to road conditions.
- He was very popular and not the type of lad to drink and drive or take drugs.
- He added: ‘There is a hardcore of reckless drivers who continue to drink and drive.’
- ‘Nobody wants to be involved in such an accident but the chances are very high if you drink and drive,’ he said.
- The number of positive tests given after collisions is a stark reminder of just how dangerous it is to drink and drive.
- But, despite Government publicity campaigns, including a series of shock TV commercials, some drivers are still willing to take a chance and drink and drive.
- This is encouraging people to drink and drive when the message is not to drink and drive at all.
- Men are almost three times more likely to drink and drive than women drivers, with 31% of men and 11% of women having driven while drunk.

drink deep

Take a large draft or drafts of something.
大量地喝，痛饮
I lifted the bottle and drank deep
figurative he learned to drink deep of the Catholic tradition
〈喻〉他学着去大量吸纳天主教的传统习俗。
Example sentencesExamples
- It offers an opportunity to drink deep of the Gothic atmosphere and muse on the blurry boundaries between truth and illusion.
- Meanwhile, educated men and women of the middle classes, weaned on Renaissance humanism, a secular art and life in the cities, drank deep from the literature of Greece and Rome.
- I drank deep those passionate kisses, as though each was a lifetime in itself.
- Harry and Dolly and I stood in the kitchen doorway looking out, sniffing at the cool, damp, slightly metallic smell of the earth drinking deep after so long a drought.
- His ebony face was highlighted by the moon's glow as he looked up into it, his eyes drinking deep of its milky beauty.
- Maclean urged guests to the city to ‘go out and sample it, drink deep of this confluence of rich cultures and traditions and go back as ambassadors for this area, with its unrivalled beauty and hospitality’.
- He pulled the cork out with his teeth, tipped the bottle up and drank deep.
- But Oxfam's research suggests we're drinking deep from the cup of inequity.
- Both men stood and toasted one another, touching their cupped hands and drinking deep.
- Gratefully, Cleo washed her face and hands in the torrents of water, drinking deep.

drink someone's health

Express one's good wishes for someone by raising one's glass and drinking a small amount.
为某人的健康干杯
Example sentencesExamples
- I drank their health as they embark on new adventures.
- Now I shall be able to set myself down, tell my stories, take my glass, and to all those who have patience to listen to my wonderful dream on the Catskill, I'll drink their health.
- But we drank his health, and the last to drink was Dangerous Dan McGrew.
- Don't be surprised if a perfect stranger comes over to drink your health - it's just that kind of place.
- I signed his card and donated money for a present, and drank his health at the pub.
Synonyms
give someone one's good wishes, wish someone good luck, wish someone joy, drink someone's health, toast, drink to, drink a toast to

drink (a toast) to

Celebrate or wish for the good fortune of someone or something by raising one's glass and drinking a small amount.
为某人的健康干杯
Example sentencesExamples
- He is said to have dipped a glass into her bath water and drank to the lady's wondrous charms.
- Tonight when your friends and I raise a toast at your celebration, you know what we'll be drinking to: your health, of course!
- Instead, Queen Gertrude seizes the chalice and drinks to her son's good fortune.
- I'm off to get a glass of red and drink a toast to all my visitors - whoever and wherever you are.
- Saunders ordered champagne from the waiter and they drank to the success of Operation Garden.
- As he celebrates this week, I will be drinking to him.
- Illingworth lights a cigar, sighs and drinks to a good life.
- The three sisters clinked glasses, laughed, and drank to their everlasting bond as the sun finally disappeared beneath the ocean line, giving way to the cool night stars.
- As a finale, he tips the water bucket on himself and downs a glass of tap water - drinking to the health of the city, the world and car-free Kensington.
- Let's drink to that and celebrate our challenging lives!
Synonyms
toast, propose a toast to, wish health to, wish luck to, wish success to, salute

drink someone under the table

informal Consume as much alcohol as one's drinking companion without becoming as drunk.
〈非正式〉把某人喝得钻到桌子底下去，酒量大得足以把某人灌醉
Example sentencesExamples
- I bet she could drink you under the table any day.
- You didn't drink me under the table, but you did do better then I thought you would.
- But the Australians would drink them under the table, then be up at 6: 30 working.
- Girls have always felt like the weaker sex so now they want to show guys that they aren't - even if it's by drinking them under the table!
- After all the formalities I drank him under the table at the pub.
- These guys can drink you under the table, and talk your ears off once you're down there.
- The drummer, who once reportedly dated the sexy blonde, claims Tara is the only woman who can drink him under the table.
- I'd tell guys, ‘I can drink you under the table!’
- They promptly drank you under the table then gave you a good thrashing.
- Liza could drink him under the table with one hand tied behind her back.

I'll drink to that

Uttered to express one's agreement with or approval of a statement.
我十分赞同
Example sentencesExamples
- To them there has not been anything easy about it and if the next game is won by ten points, well I'll drink to that and look forward to the next
- ‘I'll drink to that,’ Jamie announced, raising her glass of punch before taking a sip.
- When I get back to civilisation, I'll drink to that.
- In regard to your proposal of stopping by for a refreshment and leaving a big tip… well, I'll drink to that!
- He lifts his glass, which has been untouched the entire evening, and mutters, ‘I'll drink to that.’

Origin

Old English drincan (verb), drinc (noun), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch drinken and German trinken.

单词	drink
释义	Definition of drink in English: drink verbdrank, drunk drɪŋkdrɪŋk [with object] 1Take (a liquid) into the mouth and swallow. 喝，饮 we sat by the fire, drinking our tea 我们坐在炉火边，喝着茶。 no object he drank thirstily 他渴得大口大口地喝水。 Example sentencesExamples For example, a study showed women drank soda faster with rapid music in the background. She drank her small carton of milk, which had gotten a bit warm since she had been handed it. It wasn't safe to farm there or to drink the water. They had drunk green tea while waiting for the ambulance to arrive. He added that his greatest concern was about how they would be able to persuade Johnny to drink liquids after his procedure. He sighed, and tipped the glass up, drinking what was left. We started off by drinking cocktails in a bar in Old Compton Street. As Miguel stood chatting to Cindy, Donella sat alone drinking a coffee when Clare came in. His mother, Tracy, drank the tap water while pregnant with Thomas and she and her husband are now convinced that this was the cause of his afflictions. I can distinctly remember wondering how anyone could bring themselves to drink this disgusting liquid. I stopped to sit and drink from the fountain I remembered from years before. The others wished that they hadn't drank so much coffee from the buffet table. She slowly drank the hot liquid and looked up occasionally at her husband. He nodded wordlessly and then thirstily drank the water she offered. Melissa took it from her and drank what was left in one gulp. I prefer to drink green tea hot and in a cup. Also, remember that it is better to drink dirty water than to go without drinking water all. We were celebrating Matthew's success in a SoHo restaurant at the time, and drinking cocktails in the garden. I've been up all night drinking tea, picking through books, cooling my head. I live in the village and we can't drink the water out of the taps. Synonyms swallow, gulp down, quaff, swill, guzzle, sup imbibe, partake of, sip, consume, take drain, toss off informal swig, down, knock back, put away, sink, kill, slug, inhale, wet one's whistle British informal neck North American informal scarf (down/up), snarf (down/up), chug rare ingurgitate 1.1no object Consume or be in the habit of consuming alcohol. 喝酒；酗酒 she doesn't drink or smoke 她既不喝酒也不抽烟。 he drank himself into a stupor 他喝得不省人事。 Example sentencesExamples Ryan said he spent much of the time drinking and had consumed eight or nine pints and a number of shorts. If an alcoholic continues to drink indefinitely, the alcohol itself will destroy his liver and kill him. Most people would agree that those who drink to excess have an alcohol problem. He drank and smoked far too much and obviously indulged in unhealthy eating given his large size. The number of young women drinking excessively on a regular basis has more than doubled in the past 10 years. There are two young men drinking in the local pub. According to Bill, Mary was an alcoholic who drank during her pregnancies. They spent the evening drinking in a bar. I was out drinking heavily with some friends and i collapsed outside a club. Binge drinking among college students is a major public health concern. The best way to prevent tragedies like this is for people to drink in moderation. She drank excessively and gave alcohol and drugs to her children, who would go for days without food. Drinking in moderation, with plenty of food, is not a bad thing. "People are out drinking a lot more than they do all year round and violence comes out of that. We can save a small fortune by simply dropping bad habits like smoking, drinking and gambling. But one local councillor believes Government proposals for 24 hour drinking in pubs and clubs might halt any improvement. It plans to target a core group of 15 homeless people with chronic alcohol problems who drink on the city's streets. We now know that smokers who are in recovery from alcohol abuse can stop smoking without starting to drink again. Parents who drink responsibly can enjoy alcohol in moderate amounts and it does not have a bad effect on their children. Their father soon took to spending nights drinking out with friends more often than not. Synonyms drink alcohol, take alcohol, tipple, indulge be a serious/heavy/hard drinker, be an alcoholic, binge-drink carouse, go drinking, predrink informal take a drop, hit the bottle, take to the bottle, booze, knock a few back, have a few, have one over the eight, tank up, get tanked up, drink like a fish, go on a binge/bender British informal bevvy North American informal bend one's elbow, lush Australian/New Zealand informal grog up archaic wassail, tope 1.2drink upno object Quickly consume the rest of a drink. Example sentencesExamples We just drink up and, well, eventually, we go home. One of the things that fuels the increase in alcohol-related violence is people drinking up when they know they are close to closing time. Customers jonesiing for alcohol are directed to the neighboring Brooklyn Ale House (corner of Berry and N.8th) where they can drink up before entering Sin-é to see the shows. The waiter bills you 3 CUCS, you drink up and move on. And the bartender said, All right, everybody drink up now because you know no ordering during the movie. Women, if you think that you're going to need one more latte to get through the day, well, drink up. The Landlady and Landlord are of the old school, friendly but quite strict on drinking up after the last bell. 2: 16-3: 30 - If you haven't had to urinate within two hours of a workout, you're dehydrated, so drink up. ‘There will be less binge-drinking or drinking up before the bell,’ she said. This leaves me, two businessmen who have suddenly started to drink up, the swines, and her in this corner. Sometimes when he left an after-work bar outing to hurry home, his colleagues would privately breathe a sigh of relief; with him gone, they could drink up and tell off-color jokes. Overall, it's better to err on the side of hydration, so drink up! Why have you always got two glasses in your hand - come on, drink up! She says the policeman appeared at the pub at 12.10 am but the pub had stopped serving customers by midnight and people were in the process of drinking up. We'll also be passing the hat for additional donations, so drink up and loosen your purse strings. In Ireland there is a tradition of having to drink up quickly before leaving the pub at closing time. Synonyms swallow, gulp, gulp down, guzzle, slurp, attack, down, drink down, drink up, force down, get down, finish off, polish off, drain, empty, imbibe, have, take, partake of, ingest, consume, sup, sip, lap 1.3informal (of a plant or a porous substance) absorb (moisture) 〈非正式〉（植物或多孔物质）吸收（水分） the seedlings apparently drink much more water than we had realized Example sentencesExamples The wicking action of the soil draws water into the pot as the plants drink it up. Container plants drink lots, and often. You may need to add more water as the beans drink it up. The plants drink a great deal of water. Check the water level daily and keep topped up - the tree will drink a lot especially in a warm room. 1.4no object (of wine) have a specified flavour or character when drunk. （酒）喝起来有某种滋味（或品质） this wine is really drinking beautifully 这种酒喝起来味道的确很美。 Example sentencesExamples Crisply dry, with almost mineral overtones, this elegant Champagne is drinking well now but will cellar comfortably for 5 - 8 years. It drinks excellently with all kinds of grilled fish, especially with swordfish. This wine should drink beautifully for at least a decade. Forget those sickly vanillin cheapo riojas - this is class in a glass and drinks well now. The wine drinks very well now but it could be kept in the cellar for several more years. 2drink something inWatch or listen to something with eager pleasure or interest. 〈喻〉全神贯注地看（或听）；被强烈地吸引住，陶醉于 she strolled to the window to drink in the view 她漫步到窗前，兴趣盎然地欣赏外面的风景。 Example sentencesExamples We tried to savour the day and drink in the atmosphere, but it all went by too quickly From here one could drink in the scenery of the even higher, treeless peaks. Synonyms absorb, assimilate, digest, ingest, take in, be absorbed in, be immersed in, be rapt in, be lost in, be fascinated by, pay close attention to noun drɪŋkdrɪŋk 1A liquid that can be swallowed as refreshment or nourishment. 饮料 fizzy drinks 充气饮料。 mass noun a table covered with food and drink 一张摆满食品和饮料的桌子。 Example sentencesExamples This is an excellent spot to have a pleasant lunch or a refreshing drink. My mother and the rest of the firemen's wives had the duty of bringing coffee and other drinks to the firemen. Keep your body refreshed by enjoying summer drinks such as mint juleps or raspberry iced teas. There were also quite a few desserts and hot drinks to choose from. I am aware that I need to consume a sports drink during training for both fluid and fuel replacement. In addition, children were drinking huge quantities of sugary drinks which they bought from vending machines and at convenience stores and also drank at home. Visitors will also be able to relax with a refreshing drink and snack in the dining room. But public health experts warned against drinking large quantities of sugary drinks in a bid to boost memory function. She sipped a drink through a pink straw, occasionally glancing up at him. Cream teas, ice creams and cold drinks will be served throughout the afternoon. Also available are hot and cold drinks and light refreshments at very reasonable prices. On the far right corner, was a long table of refreshments, with drinks and treats for the guests. Frequent intake of water and non-caffeinated drinks will prevent drying of the mouth. A health-conscious public has driven sales of water and energy drinks, whose growth has been particularly strong in the past year. Shops along Hennessy Road did a roaring trade selling water and canned drinks to thirsty crowds. It is important to avoid constantly snacking on sugary foods or sipping fizzy drinks. However, if you enjoy the taste of herbs as a garnish to your food, why not enjoy their refreshing and health-giving properties in refreshing summer drinks. ‘Along with fizzy drinks, sweets are the main cause of tooth decay which affects around half of children in the UK,’ he fumed. Discourage your kids from drinking too many fizzy drinks. Hot drinks and water must be available, as must first aid facilities to deal with injured persons. Synonyms beverage, drinkable/potable liquid, liquid refreshment, thirst quencher dram, bracer, nightcap, nip, tot, spot North American eye-opener Scottish &amp Irish deoch an doris British informal cuppa, pint rare potation, libation 1.1 A quantity of liquid swallowed at one go. 一次喝下的饮料，一次饮的量 he had a drink of water 他喝了点水。 Example sentencesExamples Hanging up the phone, she took a big drink from her glass and tried to pretend the taste didn't bother her. It took me a good few minutes and a drink of water to come round. Cliff nodded, washing down his mouthful with a drink of pale liquid that smelled heavily of mangos. I padded downstairs and let him out for a drink of water. His voice cracked with emotion and he paused for a drink of water when he started describing the events leading to Mrs Thompson's death. Kat took the last drink from her glass and it was replaced the second she set it down. He took a long drink of water from the spring and lay under the shade of the tree, awaiting nightfall, when he could pick up a pup or two for supper. We all clicked our glasses together and took drinks before bursting into laughter. This isn't like A-levels - you can go for little walks, go to the loo, have little drinks of water. Kelli was grateful to take a long, hot drink from her cup. ‘This woman said she felt unwell and asked for a drink of water,’ he said. She was distressed and had to be given several drinks of water. She looked worried and asked if I wanted a drink from her water bottle. Jamie dropped his eyes to the drink in front of him and picked it up, swirling the contents in the glass before taking a drink. She picked up her glass and took a drink in an attempt to look unconcerned. And she took a drink from her glass, her gaze wandering to some distant point in the sky. Cassandra took a drink of water, clearing her throat from so much talk. She tossed them in her mouth and swallowed them with a long drink of water. Adam dropped his eyes to his glass, took a drink and reached for the bottle. She took a long drink of water, swallowing it slowly as she looked around the courtyard. Synonyms swallow, gulp, sip, draught, swill informal swig, slug North American informal chug 1.2mass noun Alcohol, or the habitual or excessive consumption of alcohol. 酒；喝酒；酗酒 the effects of too much drink 过量饮酒的影响。 they both took to drink 他们两人都酗酒。 Example sentencesExamples But all they did was trash it and bring in drink. She is convinced he has dabbled in drink and drugs and has appealed for help from education bosses. A woman knew a good thing when she saw it - and that was a man with good career prospects who wasn't overly interested in drink, gambling or sex. He drowned his sorrows in drink, and by playing his drum. One of the most spectacular break-ins was that at Barrett's Bar at Church Street, where £350 was taken in drink and cigarettes. As his love walked away into the night, the kilted supporter took solace in drink and song, as members of the Tartan Army do. He told the meeting that there would be no consumption of drink at the museum. Unschooled in the necessity of being accountable for her own actions and given to bouts of depression, Margaret took refuge in drink. He is a rash, flamboyant warrior given to excesses of drink and courage. So I do what I always do, drown my sorrows in drink. There has been a big increase in drink being bought in off-licences for 15- to 17-year-olds. Like many successful Irish events, Dublin football games are bound up with the vast consumption of drink. Youths have been using the sculpture as a hiding place behind which they can indulge in drink and drugs. Back among their brethren in Harlem many took comfort in late-night jams - where the music really swung - but also in drink and hard drugs. At the same time a national report to the Royal College of Psychiatrists highlighted the fact that British men were the most depressed in Europe, with many hiding their problems in drink, drugs and workaholism. He noted how we feel sympathy for a soldier who is physically wounded, but have little compassion for the soldiers, as he put it, at the back of the legion hall hiding their inner torment in drink. I took solace in drink, of which there was a plentiful supply. He describes the extravagant body language, the noise, the excessive consumption of food and drink. ‘We have to provide alternatives for young people so that they don't become involved in drink and drugs,’ he said. The union are also keen to see a more relaxed attitude to the consumption of alcohol at Murrayfield, where no drink is allowed in the stadium. Synonyms alcohol, liquor, intoxicating liquor, alcoholic drink, strong drink, intoxicants informal booze, hooch, the hard stuff, firewater, gut-rot, rotgut, moonshine, tipple, the demon drink, the bottle, juice, the sauce, grog, Dutch courage, John Barleycorn British informal wallop, bevvy 1.3 A glass of liquid, especially when alcoholic. （尤指酒的）一杯 we went for a drink 我们去喝了一杯酒。 Example sentencesExamples Stiffer penalties were imposed for being drunk and clubs had to meet strict conditions to obtain a licence to serve drinks to members only. He encouraged the alcoholic to have a drink with him. After a shower and some clean clothes we went out for a drink to celebrate my safe return. With 94.2 miles under our belt, our now habitual evening drink - a pint of shandy - had never tasted so good. York Racecourse has applied to vary its alcohol licence, which will allow drinks to be sold and consumed on the new lawn. For the pre-dinner crowd, Martinis are still the drink of choice. If they are granted he could serve drinks up to 2am as long as it is in conjunction with music, singing or dancing and refreshments are available, said Gloucestershire licensing officer PC Phil Cummings. There is a good selection of drinks, especially wine served by the glass, and a couple of real ales Courage Best and Directors. The bartender poured a drink into a shot glass, and gave it to him. The women were also asked to estimate the number of standard drinks they consumed in a typical drinking episode. There are a number of young people who think that if they drink out of a bottle rather than a glass, their drink will not be spiked. Smith, the mother of a young son, had been persuaded to go for a drink and thought a glass of wine would leave her system in an hour. They come across as the people at a party who are standing in the corner and are just dying to have a dance, only they need one or two more drinks to get the courage. It was the bar-owners' idea to offer - at no extra cost - food to nibble with drinks, to avoid inebriation. But he then had a pint of lager and one drink led to another. This will be used to make sure drinks have not been watered down by dishonest landlords. Jessica spotted Billy out of the corner of her eye sipping his drink at the bar. We were ordering drinks at the bar and she started laying into me about Natasha. I also got free drinks from the bartenders. Adam snatched up the bottle and glanced quickly towards Grace who was busy serving drinks herself. Synonyms glass, cup, mug 1.4drinks A social gathering at which alcoholic drinks are served. 酒会 would you like to come for drinks on Sunday? 你星期天来参加酒会吗？ Example sentencesExamples James has just been describing Thursday night's leaving drinks to me - the parts I can't remember. As the round of Christmas parties begins, with drinks after work, alcohol-fuelled meals or a glass or two of wine with friends, danger lies in taking a chance. Belgrade has a long tradition of ‘hobby bars’ - informal rooms where friends can gather for drinks and where visitors are welcome too. It still breathes fire at night, greeting guests who gather for drinks or dinner. On our winter visit, we could imagine spilling outside our lounge in the summer for evening drinks beside the water gardens. No, I'm sorry, I just don't have any time for dinner, drinks, lunch, coffee or meetings before I leave San Francisco. Work groups organised Thursday night drinks to celebrate the opening of the ‘terassi’. 1.5the drinkinformal The sea or another large area of water. 〈非正式〉一片水（指海等大片水域） he heaved the outboard motor into the drink Example sentencesExamples When I stepped off my boat I found that after weeks at sea I could hardly stand - as soon as I stepped onto the jetty I almost fell straight backwards into the drink again. Me and Keith got caught by an alarmingly large gust of wind and ended up in the drink. She was known as a ‘forgiving’ boat, allowing her crew to make mistakes without tossing them into the drink. Synonyms the sea, the ocean, the water informal the briny, Davy Jones's locker literary the deep Phrases drink and drive Drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. 酒后驾车 Example sentencesExamples He urged motorists to stick to speed limits, pay attention when driving, wear seatbelts at all times, never drink and drive and always drive according to road conditions. Men are almost three times more likely to drink and drive than women drivers, with 31% of men and 11% of women having driven while drunk. But, despite Government publicity campaigns, including a series of shock TV commercials, some drivers are still willing to take a chance and drink and drive. ‘Nobody wants to be involved in such an accident but the chances are very high if you drink and drive,’ he said. He was very popular and not the type of lad to drink and drive or take drugs. The number of positive tests given after collisions is a stark reminder of just how dangerous it is to drink and drive. Since then, the message has been remorselessly driven home: do not drink and drive. This is encouraging people to drink and drive when the message is not to drink and drive at all. Alcohol impairs the senses, and people do all sorts of foolishness on the road when they drink and drive. He added: ‘There is a hardcore of reckless drivers who continue to drink and drive.’ drink deep Take a large draught or draughts of something. 大量地喝，痛饮 I lifted the bottle and drank deep figurative he learned to drink deep of the Catholic tradition 〈喻〉他学着去大量吸纳天主教的传统习俗。 Example sentencesExamples He pulled the cork out with his teeth, tipped the bottle up and drank deep. It offers an opportunity to drink deep of the Gothic atmosphere and muse on the blurry boundaries between truth and illusion. Gratefully, Cleo washed her face and hands in the torrents of water, drinking deep. His ebony face was highlighted by the moon's glow as he looked up into it, his eyes drinking deep of its milky beauty. Harry and Dolly and I stood in the kitchen doorway looking out, sniffing at the cool, damp, slightly metallic smell of the earth drinking deep after so long a drought. But Oxfam's research suggests we're drinking deep from the cup of inequity. Both men stood and toasted one another, touching their cupped hands and drinking deep. I drank deep those passionate kisses, as though each was a lifetime in itself. Maclean urged guests to the city to ‘go out and sample it, drink deep of this confluence of rich cultures and traditions and go back as ambassadors for this area, with its unrivalled beauty and hospitality’. Meanwhile, educated men and women of the middle classes, weaned on Renaissance humanism, a secular art and life in the cities, drank deep from the literature of Greece and Rome. drink someone's health Express one's good wishes for someone by raising one's glass and drinking a small amount. 为某人的健康干杯 Example sentencesExamples I signed his card and donated money for a present, and drank his health at the pub. Now I shall be able to set myself down, tell my stories, take my glass, and to all those who have patience to listen to my wonderful dream on the Catskill, I'll drink their health. But we drank his health, and the last to drink was Dangerous Dan McGrew. I drank their health as they embark on new adventures. Don't be surprised if a perfect stranger comes over to drink your health - it's just that kind of place. Synonyms give someone one's good wishes, wish someone good luck, wish someone joy, drink someone's health, toast, drink to, drink a toast to drink (a toast) to Celebrate or wish for the good fortune of someone or something by raising one's glass and drinking a small amount. 为某人的健康干杯 let's drink to the success of our venture Example sentencesExamples Let's drink to that and celebrate our challenging lives! He is said to have dipped a glass into her bath water and drank to the lady's wondrous charms. As a finale, he tips the water bucket on himself and downs a glass of tap water - drinking to the health of the city, the world and car-free Kensington. Illingworth lights a cigar, sighs and drinks to a good life. Instead, Queen Gertrude seizes the chalice and drinks to her son's good fortune. The three sisters clinked glasses, laughed, and drank to their everlasting bond as the sun finally disappeared beneath the ocean line, giving way to the cool night stars. I'm off to get a glass of red and drink a toast to all my visitors - whoever and wherever you are. Saunders ordered champagne from the waiter and they drank to the success of Operation Garden. As he celebrates this week, I will be drinking to him. Tonight when your friends and I raise a toast at your celebration, you know what we'll be drinking to: your health, of course! Synonyms toast, propose a toast to, wish health to, wish luck to, wish success to, salute drink someone under the table informal Consume as much alcohol as one's drinking companion without becoming as drunk. 〈非正式〉把某人喝得钻到桌子底下去，酒量大得足以把某人灌醉 Example sentencesExamples After all the formalities I drank him under the table at the pub. They promptly drank you under the table then gave you a good thrashing. These guys can drink you under the table, and talk your ears off once you're down there. But the Australians would drink them under the table, then be up at 6: 30 working. You didn't drink me under the table, but you did do better then I thought you would. I bet she could drink you under the table any day. Girls have always felt like the weaker sex so now they want to show guys that they aren't - even if it's by drinking them under the table! I'd tell guys, ‘I can drink you under the table!’ Liza could drink him under the table with one hand tied behind her back. The drummer, who once reportedly dated the sexy blonde, claims Tara is the only woman who can drink him under the table. drive someone to drink humorous Trouble or disturb someone so much that they start to drink alcohol heavily. a job with enough management crises and near-disasters to drive any sane person to drink Example sentencesExamples Anti-smoking is one of those issues, like porn-censorship, animal rights and gun control, that can drive me to drink and libertarianism. Loneliness drives people to drink, to gamble, to shop of to get involved in destructive relationships. It's a nightmarish experience that drives the teetotalling Higgins to drink and to a short breakdown. I've always assumed that politics would drive anyone to drink. The two week hype and hoopla leading up to the Super Bowl is enough to drive a sane person to drink. The noises in the basement at night it was enough to drive a bloody saint to drink. Is there something in the profession that drives people to drink? It is another of the contradictions that drive me to drink. Baino is the most genial, laughing at situations that, in retrospect, probably drove him to drink. North Yorkshire youngsters are being driven to drink and drugs because they are bored and disillusioned with rural life, a new report will reveal. I'll drink to that Uttered to express one's agreement with or approval of a statement. 我十分赞同 Example sentencesExamples When I get back to civilisation, I'll drink to that. He lifts his glass, which has been untouched the entire evening, and mutters, ‘I'll drink to that.’ To them there has not been anything easy about it and if the next game is won by ten points, well I'll drink to that and look forward to the next ‘I'll drink to that,’ Jamie announced, raising her glass of punch before taking a sip. In regard to your proposal of stopping by for a refreshment and leaving a big tip… well, I'll drink to that! in drink When intoxicated. 喝醉时 we've hit each other before, in drink 我们以前在喝醉时打过架。 Example sentencesExamples We will continue to pursue those who flout licensing regulations in supplying drink to minors and those already in drink. He added that there continued to be a problem with people under the age of 18 buying alcohol from off licences, and the number of incidents involving youths in drink was still too high. The spokesman added: ‘We think the woman was in drink at the time, but this was a very distressing and serious incident.’ He's had problems with committing offences while in drink. I have no doubt that during his periods of service in Germany he was drinking heavily and when in drink was aggressive and on occasions violent. He told him: ‘This offence was obviously committed whilst in drink.’ We have to take children home aged 13 or 14 who are in drink and to be honest we never know what reaction we are going to get from the parents. The boy's large size tended to make people wary of him, but when not in drink, he was an ‘affable lad’. At her original trial at Leeds Crown Court, the jury heard how the couple had a stormy relationship, with frequent arguments and both had a temper, especially in drink. Both solicitors said the brothers had been in drink during the fight. Origin Old English drincan (verb), drinc (noun), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch drinken and German trinken. Old English drinc ‘drink’ had a close relative drenc which is the source of drench (Old English). The colloquial phrase the drink referring to the sea, dates from the mid 19th century, but drink like a fish goes back to at least the early 17th when John Fletcher and James Shirley wrote a play called The Night-Walker which contains the line ‘Give me the bottle, I can drink like a Fish now, like an Elephant’. Drunk comes from the past tense of drink. We now use the American drunk as a skunk, but Chaucer describes someone as drunk as a mouse; and drunk as a rat or even a wheelbarrow have been used in the past. Drunkards have been with us since at least the 13th century. Rhymes bethink, blink, brink, cinque, clink, dink, fink, Frink, gink, ink, interlink, jink, kink, link, mink, pink, plink, prink, rink, shrink, sink, skink, slink, stink, sync, think, wink, zinc verb.1 phr. Definition of drink in US English: drink verbdriNGkdrɪŋk [with object] 1Take (a liquid) into the mouth and swallow. 喝，饮 we sat by the fire, drinking our coffee 我们坐在炉火边，喝着茶。 no object he drank thirstily 他渴得大口大口地喝水。 Example sentencesExamples She drank her small carton of milk, which had gotten a bit warm since she had been handed it. He added that his greatest concern was about how they would be able to persuade Johnny to drink liquids after his procedure. I stopped to sit and drink from the fountain I remembered from years before. The others wished that they hadn't drank so much coffee from the buffet table. It wasn't safe to farm there or to drink the water. I live in the village and we can't drink the water out of the taps. He nodded wordlessly and then thirstily drank the water she offered. He sighed, and tipped the glass up, drinking what was left. His mother, Tracy, drank the tap water while pregnant with Thomas and she and her husband are now convinced that this was the cause of his afflictions. As Miguel stood chatting to Cindy, Donella sat alone drinking a coffee when Clare came in. They had drunk green tea while waiting for the ambulance to arrive. We started off by drinking cocktails in a bar in Old Compton Street. Melissa took it from her and drank what was left in one gulp. I've been up all night drinking tea, picking through books, cooling my head. For example, a study showed women drank soda faster with rapid music in the background. We were celebrating Matthew's success in a SoHo restaurant at the time, and drinking cocktails in the garden. I can distinctly remember wondering how anyone could bring themselves to drink this disgusting liquid. She slowly drank the hot liquid and looked up occasionally at her husband. I prefer to drink green tea hot and in a cup. Also, remember that it is better to drink dirty water than to go without drinking water all. Synonyms swallow, gulp down, quaff, swill, guzzle, sup 1.1no object Consume or be in the habit of consuming alcohol, especially to excess. 喝酒；酗酒 she doesn't drink or smoke 她既不喝酒也不抽烟。 he drank himself into a stupor 他喝得不省人事。 Example sentencesExamples Most people would agree that those who drink to excess have an alcohol problem. I was out drinking heavily with some friends and i collapsed outside a club. She drank excessively and gave alcohol and drugs to her children, who would go for days without food. The best way to prevent tragedies like this is for people to drink in moderation. But one local councillor believes Government proposals for 24 hour drinking in pubs and clubs might halt any improvement. They spent the evening drinking in a bar. He drank and smoked far too much and obviously indulged in unhealthy eating given his large size. If an alcoholic continues to drink indefinitely, the alcohol itself will destroy his liver and kill him. There are two young men drinking in the local pub. Ryan said he spent much of the time drinking and had consumed eight or nine pints and a number of shorts. Drinking in moderation, with plenty of food, is not a bad thing. Parents who drink responsibly can enjoy alcohol in moderate amounts and it does not have a bad effect on their children. According to Bill, Mary was an alcoholic who drank during her pregnancies. "People are out drinking a lot more than they do all year round and violence comes out of that. Their father soon took to spending nights drinking out with friends more often than not. Binge drinking among college students is a major public health concern. We can save a small fortune by simply dropping bad habits like smoking, drinking and gambling. It plans to target a core group of 15 homeless people with chronic alcohol problems who drink on the city's streets. The number of young women drinking excessively on a regular basis has more than doubled in the past 10 years. We now know that smokers who are in recovery from alcohol abuse can stop smoking without starting to drink again. Synonyms drink alcohol, take alcohol, tipple, indulge 1.2drink upno object Consume the rest of a drink, especially in a rapid manner. （尤指很快地）把…喝完 Example sentencesExamples The waiter bills you 3 CUCS, you drink up and move on. We just drink up and, well, eventually, we go home. Women, if you think that you're going to need one more latte to get through the day, well, drink up. 2: 16-3: 30 - If you haven't had to urinate within two hours of a workout, you're dehydrated, so drink up. This leaves me, two businessmen who have suddenly started to drink up, the swines, and her in this corner. Customers jonesiing for alcohol are directed to the neighboring Brooklyn Ale House (corner of Berry and N.8th) where they can drink up before entering Sin-é to see the shows. Sometimes when he left an after-work bar outing to hurry home, his colleagues would privately breathe a sigh of relief; with him gone, they could drink up and tell off-color jokes. Why have you always got two glasses in your hand - come on, drink up! One of the things that fuels the increase in alcohol-related violence is people drinking up when they know they are close to closing time. Overall, it's better to err on the side of hydration, so drink up! In Ireland there is a tradition of having to drink up quickly before leaving the pub at closing time. She says the policeman appeared at the pub at 12.10 am but the pub had stopped serving customers by midnight and people were in the process of drinking up. The Landlady and Landlord are of the old school, friendly but quite strict on drinking up after the last bell. We'll also be passing the hat for additional donations, so drink up and loosen your purse strings. ‘There will be less binge-drinking or drinking up before the bell,’ she said. And the bartender said, All right, everybody drink up now because you know no ordering during the movie. Synonyms swallow, gulp, gulp down, guzzle, slurp, attack, down, drink down, drink up, force down, get down, finish off, polish off, drain, empty, imbibe, have, take, partake of, ingest, consume, sup, sip, lap 1.3informal (of a plant or a porous substance) absorb (moisture). 〈非正式〉（植物或多孔物质）吸收（水分） Example sentencesExamples You may need to add more water as the beans drink it up. Check the water level daily and keep topped up - the tree will drink a lot especially in a warm room. The wicking action of the soil draws water into the pot as the plants drink it up. The plants drink a great deal of water. Container plants drink lots, and often. 1.4no object (of wine) have a specified flavor or character when drunk. （酒）喝起来有某种滋味（或品质） this wine is really drinking beautifully 这种酒喝起来味道的确很美。 Example sentencesExamples Forget those sickly vanillin cheapo riojas - this is class in a glass and drinks well now. The wine drinks very well now but it could be kept in the cellar for several more years. This wine should drink beautifully for at least a decade. It drinks excellently with all kinds of grilled fish, especially with swordfish. Crisply dry, with almost mineral overtones, this elegant Champagne is drinking well now but will cellar comfortably for 5 - 8 years. 2drink something inWatch or listen to something with eager pleasure or interest. 〈喻〉全神贯注地看（或听）；被强烈地吸引住，陶醉于 she strolled to the window to drink in the view 她漫步到窗前，兴趣盎然地欣赏外面的风景。 Example sentencesExamples We tried to savour the day and drink in the atmosphere, but it all went by too quickly From here one could drink in the scenery of the even higher, treeless peaks. Synonyms absorb, assimilate, digest, ingest, take in, be absorbed in, be immersed in, be rapt in, be lost in, be fascinated by, pay close attention to noundriNGkdrɪŋk 1A liquid that can be swallowed as refreshment or nourishment. 饮料 a table covered with food and drink 一张摆满食品和饮料的桌子。 cans of soda and other drinks Example sentencesExamples Also available are hot and cold drinks and light refreshments at very reasonable prices. In addition, children were drinking huge quantities of sugary drinks which they bought from vending machines and at convenience stores and also drank at home. However, if you enjoy the taste of herbs as a garnish to your food, why not enjoy their refreshing and health-giving properties in refreshing summer drinks. It is important to avoid constantly snacking on sugary foods or sipping fizzy drinks. Keep your body refreshed by enjoying summer drinks such as mint juleps or raspberry iced teas. On the far right corner, was a long table of refreshments, with drinks and treats for the guests. Shops along Hennessy Road did a roaring trade selling water and canned drinks to thirsty crowds. Cream teas, ice creams and cold drinks will be served throughout the afternoon. A health-conscious public has driven sales of water and energy drinks, whose growth has been particularly strong in the past year. Hot drinks and water must be available, as must first aid facilities to deal with injured persons. My mother and the rest of the firemen's wives had the duty of bringing coffee and other drinks to the firemen. She sipped a drink through a pink straw, occasionally glancing up at him. This is an excellent spot to have a pleasant lunch or a refreshing drink. But public health experts warned against drinking large quantities of sugary drinks in a bid to boost memory function. Visitors will also be able to relax with a refreshing drink and snack in the dining room. There were also quite a few desserts and hot drinks to choose from. Frequent intake of water and non-caffeinated drinks will prevent drying of the mouth. Discourage your kids from drinking too many fizzy drinks. I am aware that I need to consume a sports drink during training for both fluid and fuel replacement. ‘Along with fizzy drinks, sweets are the main cause of tooth decay which affects around half of children in the UK,’ he fumed. Synonyms beverage, drinkable liquid, potable liquid, liquid refreshment, thirst quencher 1.1 A quantity of liquid swallowed. 一次喝下的饮料，一次饮的量 he had a drink of water 他喝了点水。 Example sentencesExamples She took a long drink of water, swallowing it slowly as she looked around the courtyard. This isn't like A-levels - you can go for little walks, go to the loo, have little drinks of water. Cliff nodded, washing down his mouthful with a drink of pale liquid that smelled heavily of mangos. ‘This woman said she felt unwell and asked for a drink of water,’ he said. We all clicked our glasses together and took drinks before bursting into laughter. Adam dropped his eyes to his glass, took a drink and reached for the bottle. His voice cracked with emotion and he paused for a drink of water when he started describing the events leading to Mrs Thompson's death. I padded downstairs and let him out for a drink of water. It took me a good few minutes and a drink of water to come round. And she took a drink from her glass, her gaze wandering to some distant point in the sky. Cassandra took a drink of water, clearing her throat from so much talk. She picked up her glass and took a drink in an attempt to look unconcerned. Jamie dropped his eyes to the drink in front of him and picked it up, swirling the contents in the glass before taking a drink. Kelli was grateful to take a long, hot drink from her cup. She was distressed and had to be given several drinks of water. He took a long drink of water from the spring and lay under the shade of the tree, awaiting nightfall, when he could pick up a pup or two for supper. She looked worried and asked if I wanted a drink from her water bottle. She tossed them in her mouth and swallowed them with a long drink of water. Hanging up the phone, she took a big drink from her glass and tried to pretend the taste didn't bother her. Kat took the last drink from her glass and it was replaced the second she set it down. Synonyms swallow, gulp, sip, draught, swill 1.2 Alcohol, or the habitual or excessive consumption of alcohol. 酒；喝酒；酗酒 the effects of too much drink 过量饮酒的影响。 they both took to drink 他们两人都酗酒。 Example sentencesExamples A woman knew a good thing when she saw it - and that was a man with good career prospects who wasn't overly interested in drink, gambling or sex. Like many successful Irish events, Dublin football games are bound up with the vast consumption of drink. He drowned his sorrows in drink, and by playing his drum. Back among their brethren in Harlem many took comfort in late-night jams - where the music really swung - but also in drink and hard drugs. One of the most spectacular break-ins was that at Barrett's Bar at Church Street, where £350 was taken in drink and cigarettes. He describes the extravagant body language, the noise, the excessive consumption of food and drink. So I do what I always do, drown my sorrows in drink. He noted how we feel sympathy for a soldier who is physically wounded, but have little compassion for the soldiers, as he put it, at the back of the legion hall hiding their inner torment in drink. There has been a big increase in drink being bought in off-licences for 15- to 17-year-olds. Youths have been using the sculpture as a hiding place behind which they can indulge in drink and drugs. He is a rash, flamboyant warrior given to excesses of drink and courage. ‘We have to provide alternatives for young people so that they don't become involved in drink and drugs,’ he said. As his love walked away into the night, the kilted supporter took solace in drink and song, as members of the Tartan Army do. I took solace in drink, of which there was a plentiful supply. Unschooled in the necessity of being accountable for her own actions and given to bouts of depression, Margaret took refuge in drink. At the same time a national report to the Royal College of Psychiatrists highlighted the fact that British men were the most depressed in Europe, with many hiding their problems in drink, drugs and workaholism. He told the meeting that there would be no consumption of drink at the museum. But all they did was trash it and bring in drink. She is convinced he has dabbled in drink and drugs and has appealed for help from education bosses. The union are also keen to see a more relaxed attitude to the consumption of alcohol at Murrayfield, where no drink is allowed in the stadium. Synonyms alcohol, liquor, intoxicating liquor, alcoholic drink, strong drink, intoxicants 1.3 A glass of liquid, especially when alcoholic. （尤指酒的）一杯 we went for a drink 我们去喝了一杯酒。 Example sentencesExamples Adam snatched up the bottle and glanced quickly towards Grace who was busy serving drinks herself. I also got free drinks from the bartenders. There is a good selection of drinks, especially wine served by the glass, and a couple of real ales Courage Best and Directors. For the pre-dinner crowd, Martinis are still the drink of choice. Stiffer penalties were imposed for being drunk and clubs had to meet strict conditions to obtain a licence to serve drinks to members only. It was the bar-owners' idea to offer - at no extra cost - food to nibble with drinks, to avoid inebriation. With 94.2 miles under our belt, our now habitual evening drink - a pint of shandy - had never tasted so good. The women were also asked to estimate the number of standard drinks they consumed in a typical drinking episode. Smith, the mother of a young son, had been persuaded to go for a drink and thought a glass of wine would leave her system in an hour. If they are granted he could serve drinks up to 2am as long as it is in conjunction with music, singing or dancing and refreshments are available, said Gloucestershire licensing officer PC Phil Cummings. York Racecourse has applied to vary its alcohol licence, which will allow drinks to be sold and consumed on the new lawn. The bartender poured a drink into a shot glass, and gave it to him. We were ordering drinks at the bar and she started laying into me about Natasha. There are a number of young people who think that if they drink out of a bottle rather than a glass, their drink will not be spiked. He encouraged the alcoholic to have a drink with him. This will be used to make sure drinks have not been watered down by dishonest landlords. They come across as the people at a party who are standing in the corner and are just dying to have a dance, only they need one or two more drinks to get the courage. Jessica spotted Billy out of the corner of her eye sipping his drink at the bar. But he then had a pint of lager and one drink led to another. After a shower and some clean clothes we went out for a drink to celebrate my safe return. Synonyms glass, cup, mug 1.4the drinkinformal The sea or another large area of water. 〈非正式〉一片水（指海等大片水域） Example sentencesExamples When I stepped off my boat I found that after weeks at sea I could hardly stand - as soon as I stepped onto the jetty I almost fell straight backwards into the drink again. Me and Keith got caught by an alarmingly large gust of wind and ended up in the drink. She was known as a ‘forgiving’ boat, allowing her crew to make mistakes without tossing them into the drink. Synonyms the sea, the ocean, the water Phrases drink and drive Drive a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. 酒后驾车 Example sentencesExamples Alcohol impairs the senses, and people do all sorts of foolishness on the road when they drink and drive. Since then, the message has been remorselessly driven home: do not drink and drive. He urged motorists to stick to speed limits, pay attention when driving, wear seatbelts at all times, never drink and drive and always drive according to road conditions. He was very popular and not the type of lad to drink and drive or take drugs. He added: ‘There is a hardcore of reckless drivers who continue to drink and drive.’ ‘Nobody wants to be involved in such an accident but the chances are very high if you drink and drive,’ he said. The number of positive tests given after collisions is a stark reminder of just how dangerous it is to drink and drive. But, despite Government publicity campaigns, including a series of shock TV commercials, some drivers are still willing to take a chance and drink and drive. This is encouraging people to drink and drive when the message is not to drink and drive at all. Men are almost three times more likely to drink and drive than women drivers, with 31% of men and 11% of women having driven while drunk. drink deep Take a large draft or drafts of something. 大量地喝，痛饮 I lifted the bottle and drank deep figurative he learned to drink deep of the Catholic tradition 〈喻〉他学着去大量吸纳天主教的传统习俗。 Example sentencesExamples It offers an opportunity to drink deep of the Gothic atmosphere and muse on the blurry boundaries between truth and illusion. Meanwhile, educated men and women of the middle classes, weaned on Renaissance humanism, a secular art and life in the cities, drank deep from the literature of Greece and Rome. I drank deep those passionate kisses, as though each was a lifetime in itself. Harry and Dolly and I stood in the kitchen doorway looking out, sniffing at the cool, damp, slightly metallic smell of the earth drinking deep after so long a drought. His ebony face was highlighted by the moon's glow as he looked up into it, his eyes drinking deep of its milky beauty. Maclean urged guests to the city to ‘go out and sample it, drink deep of this confluence of rich cultures and traditions and go back as ambassadors for this area, with its unrivalled beauty and hospitality’. He pulled the cork out with his teeth, tipped the bottle up and drank deep. But Oxfam's research suggests we're drinking deep from the cup of inequity. Both men stood and toasted one another, touching their cupped hands and drinking deep. Gratefully, Cleo washed her face and hands in the torrents of water, drinking deep. drink someone's health Express one's good wishes for someone by raising one's glass and drinking a small amount. 为某人的健康干杯 Example sentencesExamples I drank their health as they embark on new adventures. Now I shall be able to set myself down, tell my stories, take my glass, and to all those who have patience to listen to my wonderful dream on the Catskill, I'll drink their health. But we drank his health, and the last to drink was Dangerous Dan McGrew. Don't be surprised if a perfect stranger comes over to drink your health - it's just that kind of place. I signed his card and donated money for a present, and drank his health at the pub. Synonyms give someone one's good wishes, wish someone good luck, wish someone joy, drink someone's health, toast, drink to, drink a toast to drink (a toast) to Celebrate or wish for the good fortune of someone or something by raising one's glass and drinking a small amount. 为某人的健康干杯 Example sentencesExamples He is said to have dipped a glass into her bath water and drank to the lady's wondrous charms. Tonight when your friends and I raise a toast at your celebration, you know what we'll be drinking to: your health, of course! Instead, Queen Gertrude seizes the chalice and drinks to her son's good fortune. I'm off to get a glass of red and drink a toast to all my visitors - whoever and wherever you are. Saunders ordered champagne from the waiter and they drank to the success of Operation Garden. As he celebrates this week, I will be drinking to him. Illingworth lights a cigar, sighs and drinks to a good life. The three sisters clinked glasses, laughed, and drank to their everlasting bond as the sun finally disappeared beneath the ocean line, giving way to the cool night stars. As a finale, he tips the water bucket on himself and downs a glass of tap water - drinking to the health of the city, the world and car-free Kensington. Let's drink to that and celebrate our challenging lives! Synonyms toast, propose a toast to, wish health to, wish luck to, wish success to, salute drink someone under the table informal Consume as much alcohol as one's drinking companion without becoming as drunk. 〈非正式〉把某人喝得钻到桌子底下去，酒量大得足以把某人灌醉 Example sentencesExamples I bet she could drink you under the table any day. You didn't drink me under the table, but you did do better then I thought you would. But the Australians would drink them under the table, then be up at 6: 30 working. Girls have always felt like the weaker sex so now they want to show guys that they aren't - even if it's by drinking them under the table! After all the formalities I drank him under the table at the pub. These guys can drink you under the table, and talk your ears off once you're down there. The drummer, who once reportedly dated the sexy blonde, claims Tara is the only woman who can drink him under the table. I'd tell guys, ‘I can drink you under the table!’ They promptly drank you under the table then gave you a good thrashing. Liza could drink him under the table with one hand tied behind her back. I'll drink to that Uttered to express one's agreement with or approval of a statement. 我十分赞同 Example sentencesExamples To them there has not been anything easy about it and if the next game is won by ten points, well I'll drink to that and look forward to the next ‘I'll drink to that,’ Jamie announced, raising her glass of punch before taking a sip. When I get back to civilisation, I'll drink to that. In regard to your proposal of stopping by for a refreshment and leaving a big tip… well, I'll drink to that! He lifts his glass, which has been untouched the entire evening, and mutters, ‘I'll drink to that.’ Origin Old English drincan (verb), drinc (noun), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch drinken and German trinken. verb.1 phr.
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