Extra ice - 英语词汇详解

Meaning 1：extra ice (Extra ice)

Extra ice 🔊

/ˈek.strə aɪs/

More ice than the usual amount, added to a drink.

extra ice 🔊

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/ˈek.strə aɪs/

An additional serving of ice added to a beverage beyond the standard amount, often requested to keep the drink colder or dilute it less.

📁 Category：Diet & Health 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

'Extra' from Latin 'extra' meaning 'outside' or 'additional'; 'ice' from Old English 'īs'.

💡 Mnemonic

Imagine ordering lemonade on a scorching day—you say 'extra ice' to keep it icy cold.

📖 Example

This summer is too hot, I'll have my iced tea with extra ice, please. 🔊 This summer is too hot, I'll have my iced tea with extra ice, please.

🔗 Collocations

ask for extra ice – request additional ice cubes in a drink

extra ice charge – an extra fee for more ice

with extra ice – including more ice than usual

🔄 Synonyms

additional ice (n.) – more ice added to a drink

more ice (n.) – a larger quantity of ice

🚫 Antonyms

no ice (n.) – absence of ice in a drink

light ice (n.) – less ice than usual

🌱 Derivatives

extra-iced (adj.) – having extra ice added

📖 Cultural Story

The phrase 'extra ice' became common in 20th-century American soda fountains and diners, where customers could request additional ice for their drinks, especially during hot summers.