Milkshake - 英语词汇详解

Meaning 1：milkshake (Milkshake)

Milkshake 🔊

/ˈmɪlkʃeɪk/

A cold, thick, and sweet drink made by mixing milk, ice cream, and flavorings like chocolate or fruit.

milkshake 🔊

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/ˈmɪlkʃeɪk/

A cold, thick, sweet beverage made by blending milk, ice cream, and flavorings such as chocolate, fruit, or syrup. Often served in a tall glass with whipped cream and a cherry on top.

📁 Category：Diet & Health 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Compound of 'milk' and 'shake', literally meaning 'shaken milk'.

💡 Mnemonic

Imagine shaking a bottle of milk so hard it turns into a creamy, sweet treat!

📖 Example

After finishing her homework, Lily treated herself to a thick chocolate milkshake at the local diner. 🔊 After finishing her homework, Lily treated herself to a thick chocolate milkshake at the local diner.

🔗 Collocations

chocolate milkshake – a milkshake flavored with chocolate syrup or powder

strawberry milkshake – a milkshake made with strawberry syrup or fresh strawberries

thick milkshake – a milkshake with a dense, creamy consistency, often made with extra ice cream

🔄 Synonyms

milk shake (n.) – A variant spelling of milkshake, often used in informal contexts.

ice cream shake (n.) – A milkshake that prominently features ice cream as the main ingredient.

thick shake (n.) – A milkshake with a thicker texture, usually containing more ice cream or a thickening agent.

📖 Cultural Story

Originating in late 19th-century America, milkshakes were initially alcoholic. By the 1900s, ice cream was added, creating the classic sweet drink now a staple at diners and soda fountains.