| 单词 | quaff |
| 释义 | quaff (once / 4019 pages) vn To quaff is to gulp. You’re in a desert; you haven’t had water in days; you’re wicked thirsty. Then you find an oasis! You lean over and quaff the water. If you’re in a room with your favorite foods, you might stuff the food into your mouth. Quaffing is the same fun, but with beverages instead of foods. But just like with stuffing food, quaffing means you drink a little too much. Often, quaffing refers to alcoholic drinks, but it can mean any beverage in general, like milkshakes. Quaff a milkshake and you’ll get a headache, but you’ll have fun doing it. WORD FAMILYquaff: quaffed, quaffer, quaffing, quaffs+/quaffer: quaffers USAGE EXAMPLESBritish drinkers quaffed gin in record amounts this year, while American fans of the spirit helped propel it to its best ever year. The Guardian(Dec 08, 2016) At the typical corporate holiday affair, co-workers might let their hair down a little, quaff some good cheer, perhaps exchange Secret Santa gifts. New York Times(Nov 04, 2016) Before the quaffs of Champagne, though, I had to do some legwork. New York Times(Sep 20, 2016) 1v to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught Syn|Hyper gulp, swig drink, imbibe take in liquids 2n a hearty draft Hyper draft, draught, potation, tipple a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg |
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