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libation

/lahy-bey-shuhn/US // laɪˈbeɪ ʃən //UK // (laɪˈbeɪʃən) //

解酒,烈酒,酒水,解酒剂

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a pouring out of wine or other liquid in honor of a deity.
    • : the liquid poured out.
    • : Often Facetious. an intoxicating beverage, as wine, especially when drunk in ceremonial or celebrative situations.an act or instance of drinking such a beverage.

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Examples

  • Once you learn how to steep the plants and extract their characteristic tastes and aromas, you can make a myriad of delicious libations.

  • Or, if you just want a few sips for the trip, VSSL has a flask-light, which works as a regular flashlight, but stashes two collapsible shot glasses, a bottle opener, and nine ounces of libations in the long battery stem.

  • If liquor and dessert are equally essential to you enjoying the holiday, at least choose your libation wisely.

  • Boobie Trap in Bushwick is another example lighthearted, libation-fueled fun with breasts.

  • A libation that would not weigh our hero down, but could take flight right alongside the Green Lantern himself.

  • Los Angeles-based mixologist Jason Robey crafts an out-of-this-world libation to enjoy with this weekend's sci-flick 'Super 8'.

  • MAPLE LEAF COCKTAIL This springtime libation is a delicious variation on the classic Whiskey Sour.

  • No one wears a garland when sacrificing, or burning incense, or pouring out a libation.

  • One of these was in the form of a man pouring from a cup a libation to the gods.

  • May the swift-moving universal Gods, the shedders of rain, come to the libation, as the solar rays come 'diligently' to the days!

  • After a stiff libation of brandy and soda we stole softly downstairs and found ourselves in front of the house.

  • Electra says when she pours a libation: "This drink has penetrated the earth; my father has received it" (Choephorœ, 162).