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Tea - 英语词汇详解 (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：tea (drink) (Tea)
Tea
/tiː/
n.
A hot drink made by pouring boiling water over dried leaves from a tea plant.
tea (drink)
➕
/tiː/
n.
A beverage made by infusing dried leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant in hot water.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Chinese (Min Nan) 'te', via Dutch 'thee'.
💡 Mnemonic
Think of 'T' as 'time to relax' with a warm cup.
📖 Example
After a long walk, she relaxed on the sofa with a good book and a hot cup of tea.
After a long walk, she relaxed on the sofa with a good book and a hot cup of tea.
🔗 Collocations
tea bag – a small sealed bag containing dried tea leaves for brewing
green tea – tea made from unfermented leaves
iced tea – cold tea served with ice
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
coffee (n.) – a hot drink made from roasted coffee beans
📖 Cultural Story
Tea was introduced to Europe by Dutch traders in the 17th century. The British afternoon tea tradition began in the 1840s when Anna, Duchess of Bedford, started having a light meal in the late afternoon.
Meaning 2：afternoon tea (Tea)
Tea
/tiː/
n.
A light afternoon meal or social event where tea and small cakes or sandwiches are served.
afternoon tea
➕
/ˌɑːftəˈnuːn tiː/
n.
A light meal or social gathering held in the late afternoon, typically featuring tea, sandwiches, and pastries.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
My grandmother invited her friends over for a garden tea on Sunday afternoon.
My grandmother invited her friends over for a garden tea on Sunday afternoon.
🔗 Collocations
afternoon tea – a meal or social event with tea and snacks
high tea – a more substantial evening meal traditionally eaten by working-class families
cream tea – an afternoon tea including scones with clotted cream and jam
🔄 Synonyms
social gathering (n.) – an event where people meet to socialize
refreshment (n.) – a light snack and drinks
🚫 Antonyms
fast food (n.) – a meal prepared quickly and served in a restaurant
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