champagne
champagne — 名詞
1. a fizzy French wine that comes from an area of France called Champagne and is us
香檳
產於法國香檳區的昂貴氣泡酒
a fizzy French wine that comes from an area of France called Champagne and is usually drunk at celebrations.
For their 25th anniversary, Aiko and her husband opened a bottle of French champagne.
為了慶祝結婚二十五週年，Aiko 和丈夫開了一瓶法國香檳。
collocation: a bottle of champagne / a glass of champagne
The company served chilled champagne to all the guests at the New Year's Eve party.
公司在跨年派對上為所有來賓倒了冰涼的香檳。
French winemakers fought a legal battle to stop a Spanish brand from calling its wine champagne.
法國釀酒業者打了一場法律戰，阻止西班牙品牌把自己的酒稱為香檳。
legal restriction: only wine from Champagne region may use the name
Ravi carefully poured the cold champagne into tall, thin glasses called flutes.
Ravi 小心翼翼地將冰鎮香檳倒入又高又薄的杯子裡，這種杯子叫做笛形杯。
collocation: champagne flute
The bride and groom raised a glass of champagne and toasted their future together.
新娘和新郎舉起一杯香檳，一起為他們的未來乾杯。
- vintage champagne
- French champagne
- chilled champagne
- pop open a bottle of champagne
- champagne cork
- sparkling wine
the general term for any wine with bubbles; champagne is one type of sparkling wine
- bubbly
informal term for champagne or sparkling wine in general
文法句型
a glass/bottle of champagne
champagne + noun (champagne flute, champagne cork)
用法筆記
Always uncountable — use 'a glass of champagne' or 'a bottle of champagne' rather than 'a champagne'. The word is never pluralised as 'champagnes' when referring to the drink itself.
常見錯誤
2. a fizzy wine or other drink that is made to look and taste like real champagne b
仿香檳
非正宗香檳的氣泡酒
a fizzy wine or other drink that is made to look and taste like real champagne but does not come from the Champagne region, often sold at a lower price.
For the school party, the teachers bought a cheap fizzy wine that they called champagne.
學校派對上，老師們買了一種他們稱之為香檳的廉價氣泡酒。
collocation: cheap champagne
The supermarket sells a non-alcoholic champagne that tastes quite similar to the real drink.
這間超市賣的一款無酒精氣泡酒，喝起來和真的香檳很像。
collocation: non-alcoholic champagne
The corner shop sells a cheap fizzy wine from Italy that is labelled 'champagne' but costs only 6 euros a bottle.
巷口商店賣一種來自義大利的廉價氣泡酒，標籤上寫著香檳，但一瓶只要六歐元。
Rashida bought two bottles of cheap sparkling wine from the discount store for the office Christmas party.
Rashida 從折扣商店買了兩瓶廉價氣泡酒，要帶去公司的聖誕派對。
- cheap champagne
- non-alcoholic champagne
- fruit champagne
- sparkling wine
the correct general term; more accurate than 'champagne' for wines from other regions
- fizzy wine
informal term for any wine with bubbles
文法句型
adjective + champagne (cheap champagne, non-alcoholic champagne)
champagne as a countable noun (a champagne / champagnes)
用法筆記
When used this way, champagne can sometimes be countable — e.g. 'They sell three different champagnes.' This is common on supermarket labels but not used for the real French product.
常見錯誤
3. a soft, light gold colour with a warm beige tone, similar to the appearance of c
香檳色
淡金暖色
a soft, light gold colour with a warm beige tone, similar to the appearance of champagne wine and often used in fashion or interior design.
Yara chose a dress in champagne for the wedding because of its soft, elegant look.
Yara 在婚禮上選了一件香檳色的洋裝，因為它看起來柔和又優雅。
The living room walls were painted a warm champagne that matched the wooden floor.
客廳的牆壁漆上了溫暖的香檳色，和木頭地板很搭。
colour name: champagne as a paint colour
Zara chose champagne-coloured paint for the nursery because the warm gold tone felt calm and soft.
Zara 選了香檳色油漆來粉刷嬰兒房，因為溫暖的金色調讓人感覺平靜柔和。
The bride's mother decorated the reception tables with champagne-coloured cloths and cream roses.
新娘的母親用香檳色桌巾和奶油色玫瑰花裝飾了婚宴餐桌。
- champagne-coloured
- champagne dress
- champagne lipstick
- champagne shade
文法句型
champagne + noun (champagne colour, champagne dress)
用法筆記
Often used in compound adjectives: champagne-coloured, champagne-pink, champagne-beige. In fashion catalogues, 'champagne' alone functions as a colour name — e.g. 'available in champagne, silver, and gold.'
champagne — 形容詞
1. describes an object, fabric, or surface that is a soft beige-gold shade, like ch
香檳色的
呈現香檳酒般淺金色的
describes an object, fabric, or surface that is a soft beige-gold shade, like champagne wine — used before nouns to identify the colour of clothes, makeup, or furniture.
Priya wore a beautiful champagne scarf that matched her cream-coloured winter coat.
Priya 圍了一條漂亮的香檳色圍巾，和她米白色的大衣很搭。
attributive use: champagne scarf = scarf in champagne colour
The bedroom curtains were a light champagne shade that gave the room a warm glow.
臥室的窗簾是淺香檳色的，為房間帶來溫暖的光線。
Noa picked a champagne lipstick that looked natural against her skin tone.
Noa 選了一支香檳色口紅，擦起來和她原本的唇色很接近。
The wedding invitations were printed on thick champagne paper with raised gold letters.
婚禮邀請函印在厚實的香檳色紙上，搭配凸起的金色字體。
Mei bought a champagne handbag to go with her favourite pair of beige leather shoes.
Mei 買了一個香檳色手提包，搭配她最喜歡的那雙米色皮鞋。
- champagne silk
- champagne shade
- champagne paint
文法句型
champagne + noun (champagne silk, champagne walls)
用法筆記
Used only before a noun, not after linking verbs. You say 'a champagne dress', not 'the dress is champagne.' When used predicatively, say 'the dress is champagne-coloured' or 'the dress is a champagne shade.'
常見錯誤
2. describes a social occasion such as a party, reception, or meal where champagne
供應香檳的
提供香檳的社交活動
describes a social occasion such as a party, reception, or meal where champagne is served, often implying a formal or celebratory atmosphere.
The museum held a champagne reception to celebrate the opening of its new art gallery.
美術館舉辦了一場香檳招待會，慶祝新藝廊開幕。
collocation: champagne reception
Amara booked a champagne breakfast for her mother's birthday at the hotel restaurant.
Amara 在飯店餐廳預訂了香檳早餐，為母親慶祝生日。
collocation: champagne breakfast
The charity gala was a champagne event with live music and a three-course dinner.
那場慈善晚會是一場供應香檳的活動，有現場音樂和三道菜的晚餐。
attributive phrase: champagne event
Farouk and his colleagues enjoyed a champagne lunch after signing the business deal.
Farouk 和同事們在簽下商業合約後，享受了一頓香檳午餐。
- champagne reception
- champagne breakfast
- champagne lunch
- formal
champagne events are a subset of formal events; 'formal' is broader
- celebratory
describes the atmosphere rather than the drink served
文法句型
champagne + event noun (champagne breakfast, champagne reception)
用法筆記
Almost always appears before specific event nouns like 'breakfast', 'reception', 'lunch', 'dinner', or 'party'. The phrase 'champagne event' without a specific noun is relatively rare in everyday speech.
3. describes a way of living that involves spending large amounts of money on expen
奢華享樂的
揮霍昂貴娛樂的生活方式
describes a way of living that involves spending large amounts of money on expensive food, drinks, designer clothes, holidays, and other luxuries.
Beatriz dreamed of a champagne lifestyle with a big house and holidays in the Maldives.
Beatriz 嚮往奢華享樂的生活，有大房子和去馬爾地夫度假。
idiomatic phrase: champagne lifestyle
His champagne tastes were much bigger than his salary, so he was always in debt.
他的品味非常奢華，但收入根本跟不上，所以總是負債累累。
idiomatic phrase: champagne tastes
The magazine article described the champagne lifestyle of the rich and famous in Tokyo.
那篇雜誌文章描述東京富豪名流奢華享樂的生活方式。
After winning the lottery, Theo adopted a champagne lifestyle his friends could not understand.
Theo 中了樂透之後過起奢華享樂的生活，朋友們無法理解。
- champagne lifestyle
- champagne tastes
- luxurious
general term for expensive and comfortable; 'champagne' adds a celebratory, showy tone
- extravagant
suggests spending more than necessary; 'champagne lifestyle' implies a specific culture of fine dining and travel
- glamorous
focuses on the attractive, exciting side of luxury rather than the cost
文法句型
champagne + lifestyle/taste (champagne lifestyle, champagne tastes)
用法筆記
Almost always appears in the fixed phrases 'champagne lifestyle' and 'champagne tastes' (the latter often contrasted with 'a beer budget'). Not used freely before other nouns — you would not say 'a champagne car' or 'a champagne hotel.'
常見錯誤
同根字
- champagne-coloured形容詞B1