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cocktail

gb/kˈɑktˌeɪl/ us/kˈɑktˌeɪl/
B1 انگلیسی
~ 10000
koktél, keverék, kombináció, koktélpartihoz illő
اسم B1
1
الگوی کاربرد:
[someone] orders/drinks/makes a cocktail
She ordered a fruity cocktail at the hotel bar.
Gyümölcsös koktélt rendelt a szálloda bárjában.
The restaurant has an impressive cocktail menu with a lot of original creations.
Az étterem koktéllapja lenyűgöző, sok eredeti kreációval.
He prefers a simple gin and tonic to a complicated cocktail.
They served welcome cocktails as guests arrived at the wedding reception.
The bartender taught us how to make a classic margarita cocktail.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
I ordered a cocktail with mango and rum.
Rendeltem egy mangós-rumos koktélt.
This bar makes very strong cocktails.
Ebben a bárban nagyon erős koktélokat készítenek.
She drank two cocktails and then went home.
We learned how to mix cocktails in a class.
He does not drink beer, but he likes sweet cocktails.
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes use "cocktail" to mean any alcoholic drink, including beer or wine. In most contexts, a cocktail is specifically a mixed drink made with one or more spirits and other ingredients. Another mistake is saying *"I drank a cocktail beer"* instead of choosing one term or the other.
معنی
an alcoholic mixed drink
ترکیب‌های رایج
order a cocktail |make a cocktail |cocktail menu |cocktail bar |signature cocktail |non-alcoholic cocktail
هم‌معنی‌ها
mixed drink (More technical or descriptive; focuses on the mixing rather than style or setting.) | alcoholic drink (More general; includes beer and wine as well as cocktails.)
متضادها
soft drink (A sweet, non-alcoholic drink, often carbonated, contrasting with an alcoholic cocktail.) | non-alcoholic drink (Any drink without alcohol, opposite to a cocktail in terms of alcohol content.)
موضوع‌ها
drinks |food |social |food_drink |daily_life
تعریف

An alcoholic drink made by mixing strong alcohol with juice, soda, or other liquids.

An alcoholic drink made by mixing one or more spirits with other ingredients such as juice, soda, syrup, or bitters, usually served in a small glass.

اسم B2
2
الگوی کاربرد:
a cocktail of [things]
The treatment uses a powerful cocktail of drugs to fight the infection.
A kezelés során erős gyógyszerkoktélt alkalmaznak a fertőzés leküzdésére.
Stress, lack of sleep, and poor diet created a dangerous cocktail for his health.
A stressz, az alváshiány és a rossz étrend együtt veszélyes kombinációt jelentett az egészségére nézve.
The air was filled with a cocktail of fumes from cars and factories.
The crisis was caused by a cocktail of political, economic, and social problems.
She felt a strange cocktail of fear and excitement before the performance.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
The doctor gave him a cocktail of different medicines.
Az orvos különböző gyógyszerekből álló gyógyszerkoktélt írt fel neki.
Air pollution is a cocktail of many bad gases.
A légszennyezés sok káros gáz keveréke.
His success came from a cocktail of luck and hard work.
She felt a cocktail of anger and sadness after the news.
The drink was a cocktail of fruit juices with no alcohol.
اشتباه رایج:
Learners sometimes think this meaning is always negative. While it is often used for dangerous or risky mixes ("a deadly cocktail of drugs"), it can also be neutral or positive ("a cocktail of ideas"). Another mistake is to say *"mix of cocktail"* instead of "cocktail of" when using it in this abstract sense.
معنی
a mixture of different things
ترکیب‌های رایج
a cocktail of drugs |a cocktail of chemicals |a cocktail of emotions |a deadly cocktail |a toxic cocktail |a cocktail of factors
هم‌معنی‌ها
mixture (Very general; does not suggest the potentially powerful or risky effect that "cocktail" often implies.) | combination (Neutral term; lacks the usual hint of complexity or intensity found in "cocktail".) | blend (Often suggests a smooth or carefully designed mix, while "cocktail" can sound stronger or more unstable.)
متضادها
pure substance (Refers to a single, unmixed material, the opposite of a mixed "cocktail" of elements.) | single factor (Highlights that only one cause or element is involved, not a mixture of several.)
موضوع‌ها
science |health |society
تعریف

A mix of different things, often chemicals, drugs, or ideas, that work together in some way.

A combination of different elements, especially chemicals, drugs, or influences, that have a combined effect.

اسم B2
3
الگوی کاربرد:
[someone] eats/orders a [shrimp/fruit] cocktail
For starters, I had a classic shrimp cocktail with spicy sauce.
Előételként klasszikus rákkoktélt ettem csípős szósszal.
They served a simple fruit cocktail for dessert at the summer picnic.
A nyári pikniken desszertként egyszerű gyümölcskoktélt szolgáltak fel.
Prawn cocktail used to be a very popular restaurant dish in the 1970s.
She opened a can of fruit cocktail to put on the kids' ice cream.
The menu includes a prawn cocktail as a traditional appetizer.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
He ordered a shrimp cocktail before his main meal.
A főétel előtt rákkoktélt rendelt.
We ate fruit cocktail with ice cream.
Gyümölcskoktélt ettünk fagylalttal.
She made a prawn cocktail for the party.
They served fruit cocktail in small glass cups.
I bought a can of fruit cocktail at the store.
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may confuse a shrimp or fruit cocktail with a liquid drink. In this sense, "cocktail" is a small dish of food, not something you drink. The word usually appears in fixed combinations like "shrimp cocktail," "prawn cocktail," or "fruit cocktail."
معنی
seafood or fruit starter dish
ترکیب‌های رایج
shrimp cocktail |prawn cocktail |fruit cocktail |cocktail sauce |serve a shrimp cocktail |tinned fruit cocktail
هم‌معنی‌ها
seafood cocktail (A more specific term when the dish contains seafood, especially shrimp or prawns.) | fruit salad (Similar to fruit cocktail, but usually fresher and not necessarily served in syrup or from a can.)
متضادها
main course (A larger, central dish of a meal, in contrast to a small starter like a shrimp or fruit cocktail.)
موضوع‌ها
food |drinks |food_drink |daily_life
تعریف

A small dish of seafood or fruit, often with sauce or sweet liquid, usually eaten before a meal or as a light dessert.

A small dish of seafood or fruit, usually cut into pieces and served cold as a starter or dessert, often with a sauce or syrup and sometimes in a stemmed glass.

B2
4
الگوی کاربرد:
cocktail [dress/party/bar/sausage]
He wore a dark suit and she wore a red cocktail dress to the event.
A férfi sötét öltönyt, a nő pedig piros koktélruhát viselt az eseményen.
The company is hosting a cocktail party for new clients on Thursday.
A cég csütörtökön koktélpartit rendez az új ügyfelei számára.
We met in the hotel’s cocktail bar before going to dinner.
The invitation says the reception will start with a cocktail hour at six.
They served small cocktail sausages on toothpicks as snacks.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
She bought a black cocktail dress for the party.
Fekete koktélruhát vett a partira.
The hotel has a small cocktail bar in the lobby.
A szálloda előcsarnokában van egy kis koktélbár.
We went to a cocktail party after the meeting.
The invitation says there will be a cocktail reception.
They ate cocktail sausages with mustard.
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may think "cocktail dress" means a dress with pictures of cocktails or that a "cocktail party" is a very formal event like a ball. In fact, "cocktail" here means suitable for a smart but not extremely formal social event with drinks.
معنی
related to semi-formal drinks
ترکیب‌های رایج
cocktail party |cocktail dress |cocktail bar |cocktail lounge |cocktail hour |cocktail reception
هم‌معنی‌ها
semi-formal (Describes the level of formality, especially for clothing, but does not specifically suggest drinks.) | evening (As an adjective for clothing or events, it often overlaps, but may suggest a more formal occasion than "cocktail.")
متضادها
casual (Describes relaxed clothing or events, unlike the slightly dressy, polished feel of something described as "cocktail.")
موضوع‌ها
social |clothing |food |daily_life |food_drink
تعریف

Describing clothes, events, or food that are made for semi-formal parties where people drink mixed alcoholic drinks.

Relating to or suitable for social events where alcoholic mixed drinks are served, especially semi-formal occasions in the late afternoon or early evening.

دستور زبان
صورت پایه
cocktail
IPA
GB/kˈɑktˌeɪl/
US/kˈɑktˌeɪl/
هجاها و تکیه
cock - tail (۲ هجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (cock)
صورت‌های واژه
Noun
  • Base: cocktail
  • Plural: cocktail, cocktails
خانوادهٔ واژه
Forms
cocktails noun
Related words
mocktail noun
Advanced or less common
mixology noun mixologist noun
عبارت‌ها

a cocktail of

1
/ə kˈɑktˌeɪl əv/
fixed phrase

mixture of several things

Used before a list of things to mean that they are mixed together and have a combined effect.

نمونه‌ها
  • The city’s problems come from a cocktail of crime, poverty, and poor education.
  • She felt a cocktail of fear, anger, and sadness.
  • The project failed because of a cocktail of bad planning and bad luck.

cocktail bar

1
/kˈɑktˌeɪl bˈɑɹ/
fixed phrase

bar specializing in cocktails

A bar where the main drinks are cocktails and other mixed alcoholic drinks.

نمونه‌ها
  • We met at a rooftop cocktail bar overlooking the city.
  • This hotel has a small cocktail bar next to the lobby.
  • He works as a bartender in a trendy cocktail bar.

cocktail dress

1
/kˈɑktˌeɪl dɹˈɛs/
fixed phrase

short semi-formal evening dress

An elegant dress for women, usually knee-length, worn to semi-formal evening parties where people drink cocktails.

نمونه‌ها
  • She wore a simple black cocktail dress to the reception.
  • The invitation says the dress code is cocktail dress for women and suits for men.
  • She bought a new red cocktail dress for the holiday party.

cocktail glass

1
/kˈɑktˌeɪl ɡlˈæs/
fixed phrase

stemmed glass for cocktails

A glass with a stem and a wide open top, used for serving some kinds of cocktails.

نمونه‌ها
  • The martini was served in a chilled cocktail glass.
  • She carefully placed a cherry in each cocktail glass.
  • He bought a set of cocktail glasses for home parties.

cocktail hour

1
/kˈɑktˌeɪl ˈaʊɚ/
fixed phrase

time before dinner for drinks

The time before a meal or event, usually in the late afternoon or early evening, when people drink cocktails and talk.

نمونه‌ها
  • Guests are invited to join us for cocktail hour at six.
  • During cocktail hour, waiters walked around with trays of drinks and snacks.
  • We met in the lobby bar for cocktail hour before dinner.

cocktail lounge

1
/kˈɑktˌeɪl lˈaʊnd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase

hotel or club bar area

A comfortable bar area, often in a hotel or club, where people sit, relax, and drink cocktails.

نمونه‌ها
  • They listened to live piano music in the cocktail lounge.
  • The hotel’s cocktail lounge was busy every evening.
  • We met in the cocktail lounge before going out to dinner.

cocktail menu

1
/kˈɑktˌeɪl mˈɛnju/
fixed phrase

list of cocktails available

The part of a bar or restaurant menu that shows the different cocktails you can order.

نمونه‌ها
  • The cocktail menu includes both classic and modern drinks.
  • She spent a long time reading the cocktail menu before choosing.
  • They updated their cocktail menu for the summer season.

cocktail party

1
/kˈɑktˌeɪl pˈɑɹti/
fixed phrase

social event with cocktails

A social event where people stand, talk, and drink cocktails, often before a main meal or another event.

نمونه‌ها
  • The firm is holding a cocktail party to celebrate its tenth anniversary.
  • They met at a cocktail party hosted by mutual friends.
  • The conference begins with a cocktail party on Wednesday evening.

cocktail reception

1
/kˈɑktˌeɪl ɹɪsˈɛpʃən/
fixed phrase formal

standing reception with drinks

A formal or semi-formal event where guests stand, talk, and drink cocktails, usually before a dinner or ceremony.

نمونه‌ها
  • The awards ceremony will be preceded by a cocktail reception.
  • Delegates are invited to a cocktail reception on the first evening of the conference.
  • The couple held a cocktail reception after the wedding ceremony.

cocktail sauce

1
/kˈɑktˌeɪl sˈɔs/
fixed phrase

sauce served with shrimp cocktail

A cold red sauce, usually made from ketchup and horseradish, served with shrimp cocktail and other seafood.

نمونه‌ها
  • She dipped the shrimp in cocktail sauce.
  • The restaurant makes its own spicy cocktail sauce.
  • We served the prawns on ice with a side of cocktail sauce.

cocktail sausage

1
/kˈɑktˌeɪl sˈɔsɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase

small sausage served as snack

A very small sausage that is eaten as a snack at parties, often on a cocktail stick.

نمونه‌ها
  • They served hot cocktail sausages with mustard.
  • The children ate most of the cocktail sausages before the guests arrived.
  • We put the cocktail sausages on sticks for the buffet.

cocktail shaker

1
/kˈɑktˌeɪl ʃˈeɪkɚ/
fixed phrase

device for shaking cocktails

A metal or glass container with a lid that you use to shake and mix cocktails with ice.

نمونه‌ها
  • He poured the ingredients into the cocktail shaker and added ice.
  • You need a good cocktail shaker to make this drink properly.
  • The bartender shook the cocktail shaker and then strained the drink into a glass.

cocktail stick

1
/kˈɑktˌeɪl stˈɪk/
fixed phrase

small stick for party snacks

A very small, thin stick used to hold small pieces of food, like cheese or olives, usually served with drinks at a party.

نمونه‌ها
  • The olives were served on little cocktail sticks.
  • He used a cocktail stick to pick up the cheese cubes.
  • They decorated the drinks with cherries on cocktail sticks.

drug cocktail

1
/dɹˈʌɡ kˈɑktˌeɪl/
fixed phrase

mixture of several drugs

A mix of different medicines or illegal drugs that are taken together or given at the same time.

نمونه‌ها
  • The patient was treated with a drug cocktail to control the infection.
  • He collapsed after taking a dangerous drug cocktail at the party.
  • Doctors are testing a new drug cocktail for the disease.

fruit cocktail

1
/fɹˈut kˈɑktˌeɪl/
fixed phrase

mixed fruit pieces in syrup

Small pieces of different fruits mixed together, often in sweet liquid, sometimes sold in cans and eaten as dessert.

نمونه‌ها
  • We had fruit cocktail with whipped cream for dessert.
  • She opened a can of fruit cocktail for the children.
  • The café serves yogurt with fruit cocktail on top.

Molotov cocktail

1
/mˈɔlətˌɑf kˈɑktˌeɪl/
fixed phrase

improvised firebomb in a bottle

A simple weapon made from a glass bottle filled with something that burns easily, with a cloth at the top that is set on fire and then thrown.

نمونه‌ها
  • The protesters threw Molotov cocktails at the armored vehicles.
  • Police found several Molotov cocktails hidden near the building.
  • Using a Molotov cocktail is extremely dangerous and illegal.

shrimp cocktail

1
/ʃɹˈɪmp kˈɑktˌeɪl/
fixed phrase

cold shrimp appetizer with sauce

A cold dish of cooked shrimp served with a spicy tomato or cocktail sauce, usually as a starter before a meal.

نمونه‌ها
  • We ordered shrimp cocktail as an appetizer.
  • He ordered a shrimp cocktail as his appetizer.
  • The party started with shrimp cocktail and sparkling wine.
  • The restaurant is famous for its large shrimp cocktail.
  • She made individual shrimp cocktails in small glasses for her guests.
  • They served shrimp cocktail at the beginning of the wedding dinner.

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