punch bowl

• 用于盛放混合饮料（通常是潘趣酒）的大碗，常用于聚会或集会。也指一种鸡尾酒类型或盛放它的容器本身。

A large bowl used for serving mixed drinks, typically punch, at parties or gatherings. Also refers to a type of cocktail or the bowl itself.

1. A large bowl for serving punchB1formal

   A large, often decorative bowl used to serve punch, a mixed drink typically containing fruit juice, soda, and sometimes alcohol.

   潘趣酒碗

   • She placed the punch bowl in the center of the table.
   • The party had a beautiful crystal punch bowl filled with fruit punch.
   • He ladled the drink from the punch bowl into cups for the guests.

2. A geographical featureB2formal

   A large, bowl-shaped depression in the earth's surface, often formed by a meteorite impact or volcanic activity.

   火山口

   • The meteorite created a massive punch bowl in the desert.
   • Geologists studied the ancient punch bowl to understand the impact.
   • The valley looked like a natural punch bowl surrounded by hills.