aqua vitae

短语

n. 酒精, 白兰地

发音

/ˌeɪkwə ˈvaɪti/
/ˌækwə ˈviːteɪ/

词形变化

aquae vitae 复数 aquae vitae

别名

aqua vitæ

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    An aqueous solution of alcohol typically prepared by distilling wine.

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  2. 2.

    A concentrated aqueous solution of ethanol.

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  3. 3.

    Synonym of ardent spirits, particularly cognac and other French brandy.

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词汇关系

名词

同义词 1

ardent spirits

上位词 6

spirits liquor booze hard drink hard liquor strong drink

词源

From Medieval Latin aqua vītae directly and via Middle English aqua vite and French eau-de-vie, from aqua (“water”) and vītae (“of life”). Doublet of aquavit and akvavit. Compare eau de vie, whisky, whiskey, and water of life from the same source.

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