진이나 보드카 등을 기본으로 하여 주스나 다른 재료를 섞어 만든 혼합 알코올 음료.
an alcoholic drink consisting of a spirit or several spirits mixed with other ingredients, such as fruit juice, lemonade, or cream.
예문:
"She ordered a classic Martini cocktail, requesting it to be shaken, not stirred."
"The bartender skillfully prepared a colorful tropical cocktail garnished with a tiny umbrella."
"We enjoyed sipping refreshing cocktails by the pool during our vacation."
식사 전에 애피타이저로 차갑게 제공되는, 주로 해산물이나 과일로 만든 작은 요리.
a dish consisting of small pieces of food, typically seafood or fruit, served cold at the beginning of a meal as an appetizer.
예문:
"The restaurant is famous for its fresh shrimp cocktail served with a tangy sauce."
"Before the main course, we were served a small fruit cocktail in a chilled glass."
여러 종류의 약제나 요소들이 섞인 혼합물 또는 복합적인 조합.
a mixture of various substances or factors, especially when the resulting combination is complex, dangerous, or unpleasant.
예문:
"The patient was prescribed a powerful cocktail of antibiotics to fight the severe infection."
"The economic crisis resulted from a deadly cocktail of high inflation and stagnant growth."
"Mixing those chemicals created a volatile cocktail that required careful handling in the lab."
칵테일 파티와 관련된, 또는 칵테일 파티에 적합한 (주로 복장이나 물품을 수식함).
relating to or suitable for a cocktail party, often referring to semi-formal attire or small items used at such an event.
예문:
"The invitation specified a cocktail dress code, meaning semi-formal wear was expected."
"She chose a simple black dress as her cocktail attire for the evening reception."