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cocktail

/ˈkɒkteɪl/

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noun

鸡尾酒，混合酒精饮料

A mixed alcoholic beverage.

Examples :

"My friend ordered a strawberry cocktail at the bar. "

我的朋友在酒吧点了一杯草莓鸡尾酒。

drink food entertainment

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noun

混合物，鸡尾酒。

A mixture of other substances or things.

Examples :

"Scientists found a cocktail of pollutants in the river downstream from the chemical factory."

科学家在化工厂下游的河水中发现了一种污染物混合物。

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noun

杂种马，混血马

A horse, not of pure breed, but having only one eighth or one sixteenth impure blood in its veins.

Examples :

"The farmer's prized stallion was a cocktail, having only a small amount of mixed blood in his lineage. "

农场主珍视的种马是一匹混血马，血统中只有极少量其他品种的血统。

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noun

懦夫，胆小鬼

A mean, half-hearted fellow; a coward.

Examples :

"The new student, a real cocktail, didn't seem to want to participate in any group activities. "

那个新生真是个懦夫，好像什么集体活动都不想参加。

character person negative

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noun

隐翅虫

A species of rove beetle, so called from its habit of elevating the tail.

Examples :

"The cocktail beetle lifted its tail high in the air while exploring the garden. "

这种隐翅虫在花园里探索时，高高地翘起了尾巴。

animal insect biology nature

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verb

掺杂, 搀和。

To adulterate (fuel, etc.) by mixing in other substances.

Examples :

"The mechanic cocktailled the gasoline with a cheaper, less potent blend to make the car run for longer. "

为了让汽车跑得更久，那个技工在汽油里掺了些更便宜、效力更低的混合物。

substance chemistry fuel

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verb

请…喝鸡尾酒, 请喝混合饮料

To treat (a person) to cocktails.

Examples :

"He dined and cocktailed her at the most exclusive bars and restaurants."

他带她在高档的酒吧和餐厅吃饭，并且请她喝鸡尾酒。

drink entertainment

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adjective

粗俗的，庸俗的

Ostentatiously lacking in manners.

Examples :

"The new student's cocktail approach to the class rules, ignoring instructions and interrupting others, made him unpopular. "

那个新学生对课堂规则的粗俗态度，无视指示还打断别人，让他很不受欢迎。

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