alcohol
gb/ˈælkəhˌɑl/ us/ˈælkəhˌɑl/
A2
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Makna
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Kata nama
A2
entity
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Drinks with ethanol
A drink like beer, wine, or whiskey that can make you drunk.
Corak penggunaan:
drink [alcohol]
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners sometimes confuse 'alcohol' with 'liquor' or 'beer', not realizing alcohol is the general substance in all alcoholic drinks.
Sinonim
liquor (More commonly used in American English for strong alcoholic drinks like whiskey or vodka.)
|
booze (Informal and slightly slangy term for any alcoholic drink.)
Antonim
non-alcoholic drink (A drink that does not contain ethanol, such as juice or soda.)
Kolokasi
drink alcohol
|alcohol consumption
|alcohol abuse
|alcohol addiction
|alcohol ban
Tema
food
|health
|daily life
|food_drink
|daily_life
Contoh
- He decided to stop drinking alcohol for his health.
- The store does not sell alcohol to anyone under 21.
- Too much alcohol can damage your liver.
- Alcohol is served in most restaurants here.
- She avoids alcohol because it gives her headaches.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- I do not drink alcohol.
- Beer is a type of alcohol.
- He had too much alcohol last night.
- Alcohol can make people feel happy or sad.
Kata nama
technical
B1
entity
2
Ethanol as a chemical substance
A clear liquid called ethanol that is in drinks like beer and wine, and also used in industry.
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners may not realize that 'alcohol' in chemistry refers specifically to ethanol and not just drinks.
Sinonim
ethanol (Scientific term for the specific chemical compound.)
Antonim
water (A non-flammable liquid with very different properties from ethanol.)
Kolokasi
ethyl alcohol
|alcohol solution
|alcohol content
Tema
science
|chemistry
Contoh
- Pure alcohol is often used in laboratories.
- The hand sanitizer contains 70% alcohol.
- Alcohol boils at a lower temperature than water.
- Alcohol can be used as a fuel in some engines.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- Alcohol is used in medicine.
- Alcohol burns easily.
- Some cars can run on alcohol.
Kata nama
technical
B2
entity
3
Organic compound with -OH group
In science, a type of chemical that has an -OH group attached to carbon.
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners often think 'alcohol' only means ethanol, not realizing it includes many chemicals with the same functional group.
Sinonim
hydroxyl compound (More descriptive but less common term for this chemical category.)
Kolokasi
methanol alcohol
|isopropyl alcohol
Tema
science
|chemistry
Contoh
- Methanol is a toxic type of alcohol.
- Isopropyl alcohol is used as a disinfectant.
- Alcohols are important in many chemical reactions.
Contoh untuk pelajar
- Methanol is a dangerous alcohol.
- Some alcohols are used for cleaning.
- Not all alcohols are for drinking.
Tatabahasa
Bentuk kamus
alcohol
IPA
GB/ˈælkəhˌɑl/
US/ˈælkəhˌɑl/
Suku kata dan tekanan
al - co - hol (3 suku kata)
Stress on 1st syllable (al)
Bentuk kata
Noun
- Base: alcohol
- Plural: alcohol, alcohols
Keluarga kata
Forms
alcohols
noun
Core family
alcoholic
adjective B1
alcoholism
noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
non-alcoholic
adjective
alcohol-free
adjective
Ungkapan
alcohol abuse
1/ˈælkəhˌɑl əbjˈus/
fixed phrase
Harmful overuse of alcohol
Using too much alcohol in a way that hurts health or life.
Contoh
- Alcohol abuse can lead to serious health problems.
- Programs are available to help people stop alcohol abuse.
alcohol content
1/ˈælkəhˌɑl kˈɑntɛnt/
fixed phrase
Amount of ethanol present
How much alcohol is in a drink or other product.
Contoh
- This wine has an alcohol content of 12%.
- Check the label for the alcohol content before drinking.
under the influence of alcohol
1/ˈʌndɚ ðə ˈɪnfluəns əv ˈælkəhˌɑl/
fixed phrase
Affected by drinking alcohol
Having drunk enough alcohol to change how you think or act.
Contoh
- The driver was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.
- You should not operate machinery under the influence of alcohol.
alcohol dependence
1/ˈælkəhˌɑl dɪpˈɛndəns/
fixed phrase
Condition of needing alcohol regularly
A health problem where a person cannot stop drinking alcohol and feels bad without it.
Contoh
- He sought treatment for his alcohol dependence.
- He sought treatment for alcohol dependence after losing his job.
- Alcohol dependence can be difficult to overcome without help.
- Alcohol dependence can slowly damage the liver and other organs.
- Support groups can help people who are living with alcohol dependence.