| 词汇 | eye-opener |
| 释义 | eye-opener Theme: DRINKING - PORTION n. a wake-up drink of liquor; a strong drink anytime.He knocked back a quick eye-opener and finished dressing.One eye-opener led to another. Theme: SURPRISE n. a real surprise.Her confession was a real eye-opener.This day has been an eye-opener for me. eye-opener noun 1 a strong drink, especially early in the morning US, 1817. 2 a drug addict's first injection of the day US, 1959. 3 any drug that acts as a central nervous system stimulant BAHAMAS, 1982. 4 the active participant in anal sex US, 1949 eye opener1. An utterly shocking or startling thing, situation, or revelation. Sometimes hyphenated. The former champion's crushing defeat in the first round of the tournament was an eye opener to everyone who had expected her to make it to the finals without resistance. Learning about John's opium addiction was a real eye-opener for me. 2. A strong alcoholic beverage consumed early in the morning or first thing upon waking. Sometimes hyphenated. Primarily heard in US, Canada, South Africa. After going on quite a bender over the weekend, an eye opener was the only thing that could get me moving on Monday morning. eye-opener1. n. a real surprise. This day has been an eye-opener for me. 2. n. a wake-up drink of liquor; a strong drink any time. He knocked back a quick eye-opener and finished dressing. |
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