1. an alcoholic drink made from fermented grain, flavored with hops
一種由發酵穀物製成、用啤酒花調味的酒精飲料
He ordered a cold beer at the bar.
他在酒吧點了一杯冰啤酒。
This brewery makes several types of beer.
這家釀酒廠生產好幾種啤酒。
Do you prefer light beer or dark beer?
你比較喜歡淡啤酒還是黑啤酒？
Beer Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
beer
noun
快速理解
What does "Beer" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Beer"?
一種由發酵穀物（通常是大麥）製成的酒精飲料。
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主要含義
EN: an alcoholic drink made from fermented grain, typically barley
翻譯: 一種由發酵穀物（通常是大麥）製成的酒精飲料。
- 2
類型與風味
EN: a type or brand of this drink, varying in color, flavor, and strength
翻譯: 此類飲料的類型或品牌，在顏色、風味和酒精濃度上有所不同。
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社交與文化
EN: a drink commonly consumed socially or with meals
翻譯: 一種常在社交場合或用餐時飲用的飲品。
- 4
非酒精飲料
EN: a non-alcoholic drink made from roots or plants (e.g., root beer, ginger beer)
翻譯: 一種由植物根部或植物製成的非酒精飲料（例如：根汁啤酒、薑汁啤酒）。
小提醒：注意：在中文裡，'beer' 通常直接音譯為『啤酒』，但有些複合詞如 'root beer' 雖含 'beer' 卻不含酒精，需留意上下文。
發音（How to Pronounce "Beer" in English）
How to pronounce "Beer" in English?"Beer" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Beer" from YouTube Videos
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Definitions（定義）
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2. a glass, bottle, or can of this drink
一杯、一瓶或一罐啤酒
Would you like a beer?
你想來杯啤酒嗎？
We shared a couple of beers while watching the game.
我們一邊看比賽一邊喝了幾杯啤酒。
3. a social occasion or activity involving drinking beer
涉及喝啤酒的社交場合或活動
Let's go out for a beer after work.
我們下班後去喝杯啤酒吧。
They invited us over for pizza and beer.
他們邀請我們過去吃披薩喝啤酒。
4. any of various non-alcoholic drinks made from roots or plants
任何由根莖或植物製成的非酒精飲料
Ginger beer is a popular soft drink.
薑汁啤酒是一種受歡迎的軟性飲料。
In some regions, root beer is a traditional beverage.
在某些地區，根汁啤酒是一種傳統飲料。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Beer"?How to make natural sentences with "Beer"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| a bottle/can/glass of beer | 一瓶／一罐／一杯啤酒 | He ordered a pint of beer. (他點了一品脫啤酒。) |
| drink/have beer | 喝啤酒 | We like to have a beer after work. (我們喜歡下班後喝杯啤酒。) |
| beer + from + place | 來自某地的啤酒 | This beer is from Belgium. (這啤酒來自比利時。) |
| beer + with + noun | 加了某物的啤酒 | I'll have a beer with a slice of lemon. (我要一杯加檸檬片的啤酒。) |
| on beer | 喝啤酒（狀態） | He got a little tipsy on beer. (他喝啤酒喝得有點微醺。) |
| beer + is + adjective | 啤酒是…的 | This craft beer is very aromatic. (這款精釀啤酒非常香醇。) |
| beer + and + noun | 啤酒和… | We bought some beer and snacks for the game. (我們為看比賽買了些啤酒和零食。) |
用法說明
How is "Beer" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Beer"?
beer 與 beers 的用法區別
- beer (不可數名詞)：通常指「啤酒」這種飲料本身，作為一種物質或類別。
- a beer / beers (可數名詞)：指「一杯/罐/瓶啤酒」或「幾杯/罐/瓶啤酒」，強調具體的份數或種類。
- 在餐廳點餐或詢問數量時，常用可數形式。
- 談論製造、成分或泛指時，常用不可數形式。 EN: I don't drink much beer. 翻譯: 我不常喝啤酒。
EN:I'll have two beers, please.
翻譯:請給我兩杯啤酒。
EN:This pub has a great selection of craft beer.
翻譯:這家酒吧有很棒的精釀啤酒選擇。
EN:We tried three different local beers.
翻譯:我們試了三種不同的本地啤酒。
總結建議
一般情況下，當指具體的杯數、瓶數或不同種類時，使用可數形式 a beer 或 beers；當泛指啤酒這種飲料時，則使用不可數形式 beer。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Beer" and similar words?How to choose "Beer" vs alternatives?
beer vs ale
「beer」是啤酒的總稱，而「ale」是啤酒的一種，特指使用頂層發酵酵母、風味較濃郁的類型。
beer vs lager
「beer」是啤酒的總稱，「lager」是啤酒的一大分類，特指使用底層發酵、低溫熟成的類型，口感通常較清爽。
beer vs brew
「beer」指啤酒這種飲品本身，而「brew」可指釀造的行為、過程，或泛指釀造出來的飲料（不一定是啤酒）。
口語用法
How is "Beer" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Beer"?
引述
在對話中，人們有時會直接引用別人說的話，或重複一個常見的說法。 EN: He was like, "I need a beer after that meeting." 翻譯: 他當時就說：「開完那個會我需要來杯啤酒。」
EN:Everyone's motto is "beer o'clock."
翻譯:大家的口頭禪都是「啤酒時間到」。
語氣強調
用來強調對啤酒的渴望、喜愛或具體描述其狀態。 EN: Man, I could really go for a cold beer right now. 翻譯: 老兄，我現在真想來杯冰啤酒。
EN:That was one amazing craft beer.
翻譯:那真是一款超讚的精釀啤酒。
停頓填充
在組織思緒或尋找合適詞語時，用來填充對話的短暫停頓。 EN: So we went to the pub, had a... beer, and just talked. 翻譯: 所以我們去了酒吧，喝了杯…啤酒，就只是聊天。
EN:The plan is to grab a beer, maybe two, and see how it goes.
翻譯:計畫是去喝杯啤酒，可能兩杯，再看情況。
注意：以上口語用法（如直接引述、語氣詞、停頓填充）在正式寫作（如報告、論文、商業信件）中應避免使用，以保持文體的嚴謹與客觀。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Beer"?What fixed phrases with "Beer" should I remember?
beer bottle
noun + noun
啤酒瓶
beer belly
noun + noun
啤酒肚
cold beer
adjective + noun
冰啤酒
draft beer
noun + noun
生啤酒
beer garden
noun + noun
露天啤酒園
craft beer
noun + noun
精釀啤酒
have a beer
verb + indefinite article + noun
喝杯啤酒
beer festival
noun + noun
啤酒節
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Beer"?Which "Beer" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I want two beers.
✓I want two beers. (acceptable in casual contexts) OR I want two glasses/bottles of beer. (more precise)
In formal English, 'beer' is often treated as an uncountable noun for the liquid substance. Using 'beer' as a countable noun ('two beers') is very common in informal, everyday speech to mean servings/containers of beer. For clarity or in formal writing, specify the container (glasses, bottles, cans).
×He drinks beer every night.
✓He drinks beer every night. (correct for general reference) OR He drinks a beer every night. (correct for one serving)
Without an article, 'beer' refers to the substance in general. With the indefinite article 'a', it refers to one typical serving/container. 'The beer' would refer to specific, known beer. The original sentence is grammatically correct for stating a general habit.
×These beer are warm.
✓This beer is warm. OR These beers are warm.
The noun and verb must agree in number. 'Beer' as an uncountable noun takes a singular verb ('is'). 'Beers' as a countable plural noun (referring to multiple servings/brands) takes a plural verb ('are').
×This is beers' flavor.
✓This is the flavor of the beer. OR This is the beer's flavor.
While the possessive 's can be used with inanimate objects, it is often more natural to use 'of the' for substances like beer, especially when referring to the general substance. 'Beer's flavor' is acceptable but 'beers'' (plural possessive) is awkward and rarely used.
×I saw a brown beer in the forest.
✓I saw a brown bear in the forest.
'Beer' (啤酒) and 'bear' (熊) are homophones (sound the same) but have completely different meanings. This is a spelling/context error.
×I drank one liter beer.
✓I drank one liter of beer.
When using a unit of measurement (liter, glass, bottle, pint) with an uncountable noun like 'beer', the preposition 'of' is required to connect them.
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Beer"?What are tense/participle forms of "Beer"?