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Whisky-Making Not Just for Men Anymore

2017-05-29来源:VOA
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distillery – n. a place where alcoholic drinks (such as whiskey) are produced

blend – v. to mix (things) thoroughly and usually with good results

medal – n. a piece of metal often in the form of a coin with designs and words in honor of a special event, a person, or an achievement

inventory – n. a supply of goods that are stored in a place

stock – n. a supply of something that is available for use

formulate – v. to create, invent, or produce (something) by careful thought and effort

consistent – adj. of the same quality

exclusive – adj. full and complete

refine – v. to improve (something) by making small changes

typical – adj. normal for a person, thing, or group : average or usual

palate – n. the sense of taste

review – n. a report that gives someone's opinion about the quality of a book, performance, product, etc.

classify – v. to consider (someone or something) as belonging to a particular group

ingredient – n. one of the things that are used to make a food, product, etc.

theory – n. an idea or set of ideas that is intended to explain facts or events

predator – n. an animal that lives by killing and eating other animals : an animal that preys on other animals

petitive – adj. desirable, wanted by many people

liquor – n. a strong alcoholic drink

resonate – v. to have particular meaning or importance for someone : to affect or appeal to someone in a personal or emotional way

on the sly – phrase. in a secret way

founder – n. a person who creates or establishes something that is meant to last for a long time (such as a business or school)