单词 | predrinking |
释义 | > as lemmaspredrinking predrinking n. Brit. /ˈpriːdrɪŋkɪŋ/ , U.S. /ˈpriˌdrɪŋkɪŋ/ the action or practice of drinking alcohol, esp. in large quantities, before going out to a bar, party, or other event, esp. one where the availability of alcohol might be restricted.ΚΠ 1996 J. Stobo et al. Princ. & Pract. Med. (ed. 23) xiv. iv. 927/2 The repeated urge to use can be felt as a craving or manifested by maneuvers to ensure that the drug will always be available, such as hiding ‘stashes’ or ‘pre-drinking’ (drinking before attending an event where access to alcohol might be limited). 2012 Sun (Nexis) 22 Nov. 33 80 per cent of females studied said they would indulge in predrinking before heading to a pub or club. < as lemmas |
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