heavy drinking — The consumption of alcoholic beverages in excessive amounts on a regular basis
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The consumption of alcoholic beverages in excessive amounts on a regular basis
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhevi ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 과음, 폭음 (정기적으로 과도한 양의 알코올을 섭취하는 것)
Korean pronunciation: **헤**비 **드**링킹
Example Sentences
- The doctor warned him that heavy drinking was turning his liver into expensive pâté.
- College students often engage in heavy drinking during weekends without realizing the long-term consequences.
- His heavy drinking habit made him an expert at finding creative excuses for Monday morning meetings.
heavy drinking
NOUN//ˈhevi ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ//
The consumption of alcoholic beverages in excessive amounts on a regular basis
The consumption of alcoholic beverages in excessive amounts on a regular basis
Heavy drinking when you should be thinking, leaves you sinking
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Heavy는 고대 영어 'hefig'(무거운)에서 유래되고, drinking은 고대 영어 'drincan'(마시다)에서 발전했습니다. 현대적 의미로는 1960년대부터 의학계에서 과도한 음주를 표현하는 용어로 정착되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The doctor warned him that heavy drinking was turning his liver into expensive pâté.”
“College students often engage in heavy drinking during weekends without realizing the long-term consequences.”
“His heavy drinking habit made him an expert at finding creative excuses for Monday morning meetings.”
“Heavy drinking is defined as consuming more than 14 units of alcohol per week regularly.”
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