B2 noun 비격식체

bubbly

/ˈbʌbli/

A colloquial and informal term used to refer to champagne or other types of sparkling wine. It is characterized by its carbonation and is almost exclusively used in the context of celebrations and social gatherings.

예시

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1

We bought a few bottles of bubbly for the New Year's Eve party.

We bought a few bottles of champagne/sparkling wine for the New Year's Eve party.

2

At the conclusion of the ceremony, guests were served a glass of chilled bubbly.

At the conclusion of the ceremony, guests were served a glass of chilled champagne.

3

Hey, let's crack open the bubbly and celebrate your new job!

Hey, let's open the champagne and celebrate your new job!

어휘 가족

명사
bubbly
Verb
bubble
부사
bubblily
형용사
bubbly
관련
bubble
💡

암기 팁

Think of the physical 'bubbles' that rise in a glass of champagne; the drink is named after its most obvious feature.

빠른 퀴즈

After the promotion was announced, the team decided to open a bottle of _____.

정답!

정답은: bubbly

예시

1

We bought a few bottles of bubbly for the New Year's Eve party.

everyday

We bought a few bottles of champagne/sparkling wine for the New Year's Eve party.

2

At the conclusion of the ceremony, guests were served a glass of chilled bubbly.

formal

At the conclusion of the ceremony, guests were served a glass of chilled champagne.

3

Hey, let's crack open the bubbly and celebrate your new job!

informal

Hey, let's open the champagne and celebrate your new job!

4

Sociological studies indicate that the consumption of 'bubbly' remains a primary signifier of middle-class celebration.

academic

Sociological studies indicate that the consumption of 'bubbly' remains a primary signifier of middle-class celebration.

5

The firm ordered premium bubbly to mark the successful merger during the corporate gala.

business

The firm ordered premium sparkling wine to mark the successful merger during the corporate gala.

어휘 가족

명사
bubbly
Verb
bubble
부사
bubblily
형용사
bubbly
관련
bubble

자주 쓰는 조합

a glass of bubbly a glass of champagne
pour the bubbly pour the sparkling wine
chilled bubbly cold champagne
celebratory bubbly champagne used for celebration
crack open the bubbly open a bottle of champagne

자주 쓰는 구문

crack open the bubbly

To open a bottle of sparkling wine to celebrate.

pass the bubbly

A request to share the champagne.

on the bubbly

In the process of drinking champagne or sparkling wine.

자주 혼동되는 단어

bubbly vs bubble

A 'bubble' is a single sphere of gas, while 'bubbly' as a noun is the drink itself.

bubbly vs bubbling

'Bubbling' is the present participle of the verb 'to bubble', describing the physical action of forming bubbles.

📝

사용 참고사항

While 'bubbly' is very common as an adjective to describe a cheerful personality, as a noun, it specifically refers to sparkling wine in British and Australian English particularly.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often use 'bubbly' in formal writing where 'champagne' or 'sparkling wine' would be more appropriate for the register.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the physical 'bubbles' that rise in a glass of champagne; the drink is named after its most obvious feature.

📖

어원

Derived from the noun 'bubble' (Middle English 'bubbel'), applied as a colloquialism for champagne in the early 20th century.

문법 패턴

Used as an uncountable noun when referring to the liquid (some bubbly) Can be used as a countable noun when referring to a bottle or glass (a bubbly) The plural 'bubblies' is rare and usually replaced by 'bottles of bubbly'
🌍

문화적 맥락

In many English-speaking cultures, serving bubbly is the standard way to mark a significant milestone like a wedding or a promotion.

빠른 퀴즈

After the promotion was announced, the team decided to open a bottle of _____.

정답!

정답은: bubbly

관련 단어

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

people

A1

People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.

put

A1

To move something into a particular place or position. It is a fundamental verb used to describe the act of placing an object or setting a situation in a specific location.

mean

A1

To have a specific sense or significance, especially when explaining a word or sign. It can also describe a person's intention or the importance of something to someone.

keep

A1

To continue to have or hold something in your possession or at your disposal. It also means to remain in a specific state, condition, or position without changing.

begin

A1

To start doing something or for an event to happen for the first time. It is often used to describe the first point of a process or activity.

seem

A1

To give the impression of being something or having a particular quality based on what you see or hear. It is used to describe an appearance or feeling that may or may not be the actual truth.

help

A1

To make it easier for someone to do something by offering your services, resources, or support. It can involve physical effort, providing information, or giving money to assist a person or a cause.

talk

A1

To speak in order to give information or express ideas, feelings, or thoughts. It typically involves a conversation between two or more people or a person addressing an audience.

start

A1

To begin doing something or to cause something to happen for the first time. It is frequently used when talking about movements, journeys, or making a machine or engine begin to work.

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