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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries鸡尾酒
Pronunciation / Transliteration: jīwěijiǔ
"她点了一杯清爽的鸡尾酒。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A mixed drink typically consisting of a distilled liquor combined with other ingredients such as fruit juice, soda, or bitters.
"She ordered a refreshing cocktail made with gin and tonic." - 2
A social event where cocktails are served, often as a prelude to a meal.
"The company hosted a cocktail party to celebrate the new product launch."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'cocktail' is believed to have originated in the early 19th century, possibly derived from the French word 'coquetel', which referred to a mixed drink. The exact origins are unclear, but it may also relate to the practice of garnishing drinks with a rooster's tail feathers, symbolizing a mix of ingredients.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Cocktail" is said worldwide
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cocktail
Transliteration: kok-teyl
"Elle a commandé un cocktail rafraîchissant."
Cocktail
Transliteration: kok-teyl
"Er bestellte einen erfrischenden Cocktail."
cocktail
Transliteration: kok-teyl
"Ha ordinato un cocktail rinfrescante."
cóctel
Transliteration: kok-tel
"Ella pidió un cóctel refrescante."
coquetel
Transliteration: ko-ke-tel
"Ela pediu um coquetel refrescante."
कॉकटेल
Transliteration: kākaṭel
"उसने एक ताज़ा कॉकटेल का ऑर्डर दिया।"
鸡尾酒
Transliteration: jīwěijiǔ
"她点了一杯清爽的鸡尾酒。"
칵테일
Transliteration: kak-te-il
"그녀는 상쾌한 칵테일을 주문했습니다."
カクテル
Transliteration: kakuteru
"彼女は爽やかなカクテルを注文しました。"
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