B2 noun 비격식체

booze

/buːz/

Booze is an informal term used to refer to alcoholic beverages in general. It is most commonly used in casual conversation to describe drinking at social gatherings or referring to someone's habit of consuming alcohol.

예시

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1

We should probably buy some more booze before the shops close for the holiday.

We should buy more alcoholic drinks before the stores shut down.

2

The legislation aims to curb the sale of illicit booze in the city center.

The law aims to stop the sale of illegal alcohol in the middle of the city.

3

I'm going to stay off the booze for a few weeks to focus on my fitness goals.

I am going to stop drinking alcohol for a while to focus on my health.

어휘 가족

명사
booze
Verb
booze
부사
boozily
형용사
boozy
관련
boozer
💡

암기 팁

Think of the word 'ooze'. Imagine a bottle of alcohol 'oozing' out of a bag to remember the spelling and the liquid nature of the word.

빠른 퀴즈

The party was great, and there was plenty of free ___ for everyone.

정답!

정답은: booze

예시

1

We should probably buy some more booze before the shops close for the holiday.

everyday

We should buy more alcoholic drinks before the stores shut down.

2

The legislation aims to curb the sale of illicit booze in the city center.

formal

The law aims to stop the sale of illegal alcohol in the middle of the city.

3

I'm going to stay off the booze for a few weeks to focus on my fitness goals.

informal

I am going to stop drinking alcohol for a while to focus on my health.

4

Sociological research indicates that the availability of cheap booze correlates with higher rates of public disturbance.

academic

Academic studies show that inexpensive alcohol is linked to more frequent social problems.

5

The corporate gala will offer a wide selection of top-shelf booze and fine wines.

business

The company party will provide high-quality liquor and expensive wines.

어휘 가족

명사
booze
Verb
booze
부사
boozily
형용사
boozy
관련
boozer

자주 쓰는 조합

free booze complimentary alcoholic drinks
cheap booze inexpensive or low-quality alcohol
hard booze strong spirits or high-proof alcohol
illicit booze illegal or bootlegged alcohol
get on the booze to start drinking heavily

자주 쓰는 구문

Bring Your Own Booze (BYOB)

A request for guests to bring their own alcohol to an event.

The booze cruise

A short trip taken specifically to buy cheap alcohol or to drink on a boat.

Off the booze

The state of abstaining from drinking alcohol.

자주 혼동되는 단어

booze vs boos

Boos are sounds of disapproval made by a crowd, while booze is alcohol.

📝

사용 참고사항

Booze is strictly informal. While very common in spoken British and American English, it should be replaced with 'alcohol' or 'beverages' in professional writing.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often try to use 'booze' as a countable noun (e.g., 'I bought three boozes'), but it is uncountable and should be used with 'some' or 'bottles of'.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the word 'ooze'. Imagine a bottle of alcohol 'oozing' out of a bag to remember the spelling and the liquid nature of the word.

📖

어원

Originates from the Middle Dutch word 'būsen', which means to drink to excess.

문법 패턴

Uncountable noun Can function as an intransitive verb (e.g., 'He spent the night boozing.') Often follows adjectives like 'free', 'cheap', or 'hard'.
🌍

문화적 맥락

In many English-speaking cultures, 'booze' is a central, though sometimes controversial, element of social life, pubs, and celebration.

빠른 퀴즈

The party was great, and there was plenty of free ___ for everyone.

정답!

정답은: booze

관련 단어

complement

A2

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

compound

A2

Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.

conceive

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.

conform

A2

To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.

consecutive

A2

Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

consistency

A2

Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.

disclude

B1

Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.

antiformous

B1

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

interspect

B1

Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.

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