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liqueur

/lɪˈkjɔː/ /lɪˈkɝ/

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noun

利口酒, 餐后甜酒

A flavoured alcoholic beverage that is usually very sweet and contains a high percentage of alcohol. Cordials are a type of liqueur manufactured using the infusion process as opposed to the essence and distillation processes.

Examples :

"My aunt brought a bottle of apricot liqueur to the family gathering; it was sweet and strong. "

我姑妈带了一瓶杏子利口酒来家庭聚会，又甜又烈。

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verb

加甜酒，用甜酒调味

To flavor or treat (wine) with a liqueur

Examples :

"The chef liqueured the red wine to create a richer, more complex flavor for the sauce. "

厨师在红酒里加了甜酒，使酱汁的味道更浓郁复杂。

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verb

加糖液，补糖。

To top up bottles of sparkling wine with a sugar solution

Examples :

"Every champagne has to be liqueured after its disgorgement, to replace the inevitable loss."

每瓶香槟在除渣后都必须补糖，以弥补必然的损失。