alcohol
/ˈælkəhɔl; ?@ -hɔ:l; `ælkəˌhɔl/ n
1 [U]
(a) colourless liquid that can cause drunkenness, contained in drinks such as beer, wine, brandy and whisky 酒精.
(b) this liquid used as a solvent and fuel 乙醇.
2 [U] drinks containing this 含酒精的饮料; 酒
prohibit the sale of alcohol 禁止售酒
I never touch (ie drink drinks that contain) alcohol. 我从不喝酒.
3 [U, C] chemical compound of the same type as alcohol 醇.