| 释义 |
wines noun, plural—葡萄 pl (often used) ()葡萄酒 n (often used) ()Examples:Shaoxing wine a.k.a. "yellow wine", traditional Chinese wine made from glutinous rice and wheat—"yellow wine" (mulled rice wine, usually served warm)—lit. a chicken and a bottle of wine (idiom); fig. ready make an offering to the deceased, or to entertain guests—blend various types of wine (or spirits, or fruit juices etc)—love wine as one's life (idiom); fond of the bottle—lanterns red, wine green (idiom); feasting and pleasure-seeking—lakes of wine and forests of meat (idiom); debauchery—lit. new wine in old bottles; fig. new concepts in an old framework—wine doesn't make men drunk: men get themselves intoxicated. Lust does not overpower men: men surrender themselves lust—I'm sorry the wine I offer you is so poor. (humble)—good wine taken in excess (idiom); fond of the bottle—lit. sing accompany wine (idiom); fig. life is short, make merry while you can—wallow in alcohol and sex (idiom); over-indulgence in wine and women—wine-lover's heart is not in the cup (idiom); a drinker not really interested in alcohol—make (wine, vinegar, soya bean paste etc) by fermentation—pulling a lamb and bringing wine on a carrying pole (idiom); fig. offer elaborate congratulations—ancient bronze wine holder with 3 legs and loop handle—age of wine (i.e. how long it has been matured)—wine, sex, avarice and temper (idiom); four cardinal vices—Zhang Fei (168-221), general of Shu and blood-brother of Liu Bei in Romance of the Three Kingdoms, famous as fearsome fighter and lover of wine—formal exchange of cups of wine between bride and groom as traditional wedding ceremony—wine sack, food bag (idiom); useless person, only fit for guzzling and boozing—a wine cup dissolves complaints (idiom); a few drinks can ease social interaction—wine goblets and gambling chips lie intertwined—village in Shaanxi province, famous among poets for its wine—offer sacrifices (to gods or ancestors) whilst abstaining from meat, wine etc—lit. the best wine is at the bottom of the jug [idiom.]— |