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spirit of turpentine

/ˈspɪrɪt əv ˈtɜːrpəntaɪn/

翻译: 对烈性酒的过时或戏称,尤指廉价威士忌或杜松子酒,因其刺鼻的味道类似松节油而得名。该短语在现代英语中很少使用。

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/ˈspɪrɪt əv ˈtɜːrpəntaɪn/slang已废弃
  • zh对烈性酒的过时或戏称,尤指廉价威士忌或杜松子酒,因其刺鼻的味道类似松节油而得名。该短语在现代英语中很少使用。

An archaic or humorous term for a strong alcoholic drink, especially cheap whiskey or gin, derived from the harsh taste reminiscent of turpentine. The phrase is rarely used in modern English.

  1. Volatile solventC1formal

    A volatile, flammable liquid obtained by distilling resin from pine trees, used as a solvent for paints and varnishes.

    zh松节油

    • The artist used spirit of turpentine to thin his oil paints.
    • Spirit of turpentine is highly flammable and should be stored carefully.
    • Clean your brushes with spirit of turpentine after painting.