alcohol
UK/'ælkәhɒl/US
NGSL 3kB1
Definitions
n.
A class of organic compounds containing a hydroxyl group (-OH), especially ethanol; alcoholic drinks collectively.
酒精；醇；含酒精饮料
Root Breakdown
Native Englishalcoholother
=alcohol
Common Collocations
- 1.alcohol content酒精含量
- 2.alcohol abuse酗酒
- 3.alcohol-free无酒精的
Example Sentences
- 1.
The drink contained high levels of alcohol that affected his judgment.
- 2.
The doctor advised limiting alcohol consumption.
- 3.
Alcohol has been used for medical disinfection for centuries.