tiệc rượu
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Definition
Noun: * Cocktail party: A social gathering, typically in the evening, where alcoholic drinks (cocktails, wine, etc.) and light snacks or appetizers are served. The primary focus is on conversation and socializing rather than a full meal.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Công ty sẽ tổ chức một tiệc rượu để chào mừng các đối tác mới. (The company will host a cocktail party to welcome the new partners.)
- Chúng tôi được mời tham dự tiệc rượu tại khách sạn vào lúc 7 giờ tối. (We are invited to attend a cocktail party at the hotel at 7 p.m.)
- Trong tiệc rượu, mọi người thường đứng nói chuyện và thưởng thức rượu. (At a cocktail party, people usually stand around talking and enjoying drinks.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "tiệc rượu" emphasizes the presence and consumption of alcohol as a central element of the event. It is distinct from a dinner party ("") or a feast ("" / "").
- It can sometimes imply a more formal or sophisticated social event compared to a simple drinking gathering.
Variants and Related Words
- Tiệc cocktail (n): This is a direct loan translation and is completely synonymous with "tiệc rượu". (Cocktail party).
- Tiệc chiêu đãi (n): A reception or banquet, which may or may not serve alcohol as a main feature. (Reception).
- Tiệc mừng (n): A celebration party, which could be a "tiệc rượu". (Celebration party).
- Tiệc trà (n): A tea party, where tea and light pastries are served. (Tea party).
Synonyms
- Buổi tiếp khách có rượu: A reception with drinks. (A drinks reception).
- Buổi chiêu đãi: A reception. (Note: This is broader and less specific to alcohol).
Related Phrases / Idioms
- Dự tiệc rượu: To attend a cocktail party.
- Anh ấy thường xuyên dự tiệc rượu để gặp gỡ khách hàng. (He frequently attends cocktail parties to meet clients.)
- Mở tiệc rượu: To host/throw a cocktail party.
- Họ mở tiệc rượu tại nhà riêng để kỷ niệm ngày cưới. (They are hosting a cocktail party at their private home to celebrate their wedding anniversary.)