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单词 cordial
释义
cordial1 nouncordial2 adjective
cordialcor‧di‧al1 /ˈkɔːdiəl $ ˈkɔːrdʒəl/ noun [countable, uncountable] Examples
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
  • We were offered an after-dinner cordial.
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
  • Two glasses of green cordial were brought.
  • We will see people farming unlikely crops, like elder whose flowers make an appetizing cordial, and whose berries make wine.
word sets
WORD SETS
absinth, nounalcohol, nounale, nounalehouse, nounaperitif, nounbaby milk, nounbar, nounbarfly, nounbarhop, verbbarkeeper, nounbarley wine, nounbarmaid, nounbarman, nounbartender, nounbeef tea, nounbeer, nounbenedictine, nounbeverage, nounbibulous, adjectivebistro, nounbitter, nounblack, adjectivebootleg, verbbooze, nounboozer, nounbooze-up, nounboozing, nounboozy, adjectivebottle, verbbouquet, nounbourbon, nounbrandy, nounbreathe, verbbrew, verbbrew, nounbrewer, nounbrewery, nounbroach, verbBuck's Fizz, nounburgundy, nounbuttermilk, nouncamomile, nouncappuccino, nouncarbonated, adjectivecask, nouncellar, nounchalice, nounchampagne, nounchampers, nounchar, nounchartreuse, nounchaser, nounChelsea bun, nounchocolate, nouncider, nounclaret, nounclub soda, nouncoaster, nounCoca-Cola, cocktail, nouncocktail lounge, nouncocktail shaker, nouncocktail stick, nouncocktail waitress, nouncocoa, nouncoffee, nouncoffee bar, nouncoffee bean, nouncoffee machine, nouncoffeemaker, nouncoffee mill, nouncognac, nouncola, nounconsommé, nouncordial, nouncork, nouncork, verbcorkage, nouncorked, adjectivecorkscrew, nouncorn whiskey, nouncrème de menthe, nouncup, nouncuppa, nouncuraçao, noundaiquiri, noundecaf, noundecaffeinated, adjectivedecanter, noundessert wine, noundipsomaniac, noundissipated, adjectivedissipation, noundissolute, adjectivedistiller, noundistillery, noundram, noundraught, noundregs, noundried milk, noundrink, verbdrink, noundrinkable, adjectivedrinking fountain, noundrinking-up time, noundrinking water, noundrinks machine, noundrinks party, noundrop, noundry, adjectiveDutch courage, nounespresso, nounethyl alcohol, nounferment, verbfinger, nounfizz, nounflat, adjectivefloat, nounfortified wine, nounfroth, nounfroth, verbfrothy, adjectivefull-cream, adjectiveGandT, noungassy, adjectivegin, noungin and tonic, nounginger ale, nounginger beer, nounglass, noungreen tea, noungrenadine, noungrog, noungumbo, nounhalf, nounhalf-and-half, nounhangover, nounhappy hour, nounhead, nounhighball, nounhip flask, nounhock, nounhogshead, nounhome brew, nounhooch, nounhot chocolate, nounice bucket, nounice cube, nounice water, nouninfuse, verbinfusion, nounintoxicant, nounintoxicating, adjectiveIrish coffee, nounjar, nounjigger, nounjuice, nounkeg, nounkirsch, nounlace, verblager, nounlandlord, nounlemon, nounlemonade, nounlicensed, adjectivelicensing laws, nounlight, adjectivelight ale, nounlimeade, nounliqueur, nounliquor, nounlite, adjectivelocal, nounlounge bar, nounMadeira, nounmagnum, nounmalt, nounmalted, nounmalt liquor, nounmaraschino, nounmargarita, nounMartini, nounmash, nounmature, adjectivemature, verbmead, nounmeasure, nounmellow, verbmilk, nounmilk shake, nounmilky, adjectivemineral water, nounmint julep, nounmix, verbmixer, nounmocha, nounmoonshine, nounmulled wine, nounneat, adjectivenectar, nounnightcap, nounnip, nounnoggin, nounnon-alcoholic, adjectiveoff-licence, nounopen bar, nounorangeade, nounouzo, nounpale ale, nounparalytic, adjectivepasteurized, adjectivepercolate, verbperk, verbperry, nounpick-me-up, nounpiña colada, nounpink gin, nounpint, nounplonk, nounpop, nounport, nounporter, nounprohibitionist, nounproof, nounpunch, nounquaff, verbrake, nounrat-arsed, adjectivered, nounrefill, nounrefreshment, nounretsina, nounring-pull, nounroot beer, nounrosé, nounrotgut, nounrum, nounrye, nounsake, nounsaloon, nounsangria, nounsarsaparilla, nounschnapps, nounScotch, nounscrewdriver, nounscrumpy, nounsediment, nounsemi-skimmed milk, nounshake, nounshaker, nounshandy, nounshebeen, nounsherry, nounshort, nounshot, nounsiphon, nounsix-pack, nounskimmed milk, nounslimline, adjectivesloe gin, nounslug, nounslush, nounsnifter, nounsoda, nounsoda siphon, nounsoda water, nounsoft drink, nounsparkling, adjectivespeakeasy, nounspike, verbspirit, nounsplash, nounspritzer, nounsquash, nounstein, nounstewed, adjectivestill, adjectivestill, nounstout, nounstraight, adjectivestraw, nounsundowner, nounsup, verbswig, verbswill, verbswizzle stick, nountab, nountable wine, nountall, adjectivetankard, nountavern, nountea, nounteabag, nounteahouse, nountea leaves, nountearoom, nountea shop, nountea urn, nountemperance, nountequila, nountied house, nountippler, nountoddy, nountonic, nountop-up, nountot, nounTurkish coffee, nountwo-percent milk, nounUHT milk, noununcork, verbvermouth, nounvintage, adjectivevintage, nounvintner, nounvodka, nounwater, verbwatering hole, nounweak, adjectivewet bar, nounwhisky, nounwhite, adjectivewine cooler, nounwrecked, adjectiveyeast, noun
1British English sweet fruit juice that you add water to before you drink it:  lime cordial2 American English old-fashioned a strong sweet alcoholic drink SYN  liqueur:  an after-dinner cordial
cordial1 nouncordial2 adjective
cordialcordial2 adjective Word Origin
WORD ORIGINcordial2
Origin:
1300-1400 Medieval Latin cordialis, from Latin cor ‘heart’
Examples
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
  • Britain and Portugal have had cordial relations for more than four centuries.
  • Donnely was polite and cordial, but she refused to sign the contract.
  • I received a cordial note from Mrs. Thomas thanking me for the present.
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
  • And a cordial greeting to you.
  • Likeable, cordial, he sits down in a chair facing her husband and herself and proceeds to converse with them.
  • Meanwhile, relations in the scrum were not always cordial.
  • Relations among members of the two groups have not always been cordial.
  • Shy but cordial friendships were struck up, which Mrs Thomlinson was powerless to prevent or subvert.
  • Though one was a Democrat and the other a Republican, the rivalry over which one would move up first was cordial.
Thesaurus
THESAURUS
behaving towards someone in a way that shows you like them and are ready to talk to them or help them: · a friendly smile· The local people are very friendly.
[usually before noun] friendly and caring about other people, in a way that makes people like you and feel comfortable: · He was such a warm caring person and everyone loved him.· We received a very warm welcome.
especially spoken friendly and kind: · Chris is a nice guy. I’m sure you’ll get on with him.· He wasn’t very nice to the other children.
formal friendly and easy to like: · Tom was an amiable young man.
friendly to someone who has just arrived somewhere: · a welcoming smile· The group are very welcoming to new members.
friendly and eager to make visitors comfortable: · I found Japanese people to be very hospitable.
formal behaving in a cheerful and friendly way: · a genial host· She was in a genial mood.
formal friendly and polite but formal: · The two nations have always maintained cordial relations.
friendly and easy to talk to – used especially about people in important positions: · The head teacher is very approachable.
Longman Language Activatorfriendly relationships/conversations
· Friendly relations between the two countries have continued through this difficult time.on friendly terms (=in a friendly way) · Fontaine said that he was leaving the company on very friendly terms.
formal an amicable arrangement or solution is one when people who do not agree with each other are able to solve their problems in a reasonably friendly way: · The meeting between the two leaders was very amicable.amicable arrangement/divorce/solution etc: · Simons sent his attorney to meet with the ranchers in hopes that they could still come to an amicable settlement.
a cordial relationship between two people or groups is one in which people are polite and friendly to each other although they are not close friends: · Britain and Portugal have had cordial relations for more than four centuries.· Donnely was polite and cordial, but she refused to sign the contract.
friendly but quite polite and formal:  The talks were conducted in a cordial atmosphere. see thesaurus at friendlycordiality /ˌkɔːdiˈæləti $ ˌkɔːrdʒiˈæ-, kɔːrˈdʒæ-/ noun [uncountable]
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