cocktail
noun uk/ˈkɒk.teɪl/ us/ˈkɑːk.teɪl/
(DRINK)
[ C ]鸡尾酒（通常含酒精）
a drink, usually an alcoholic one, made by mixing two or more drinks together
We were all in the bar sipping cocktails. 我们都在酒吧里品着鸡尾酒。
a champagne cocktail 香槟鸡尾酒
(MIXTURE)
[ C usually singular ]（常指非常规的、危险的或令人兴奋的）混合物
a mixture of different things, often an unexpected, dangerous, or exciting one
The inquest heard that the guitarist died from a cocktail of drink and drugs. 尸检发现这个吉他手死于酗酒加吸毒。
Cars produce a lethal cocktail of gasses. 汽车会产生一种致命的混合气体。
(DISH)
[ C or U ]什锦冷盘
a cold dish, often eaten at the start of a meal, consisting of small pieces of food
fruit cocktail 水果拼盘
a prawn/seafood cocktail 大虾／海鲜冷盘