本集 MJ English 帶你搞懂英文酒局裡最常聽到的那些話：
「Bottoms up」到底什麼時候能用？
「Babysit beer」是在顧小孩嗎？
「I’m a lightweight」比說酒量差更自然！
還有「Liquid courage」是什麼酒膽神詞？
👉 不管你是去 bar、婚禮還是家聚，這些實用英文都能幫你打開話題，自然融入氣氛！
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M：歡迎收聽 MJ English！今天我們要來聊聊幾句在社交聚會、尤其是有喝酒的場合中，超實用的英文句子。
J：對啦～我們就是想幫你在那種場合裡講得自然一點、有自信一點。
M：可以說是快速融入氣氛的小撇步，我們準備了很多例子，從敬酒的話，到一些有趣的俚語都有～
J：重點是搞懂語境啦！
M：對對對，然後在說英文時多一點自己的個性。
J：沒錯！
M：那我們就開始囉～
J：走起～
M：首先，最基本也最常見的，就是「Cheers!」對吧？
J：對！「Cheers」超萬用，任何輕鬆場合都可以講。
M：不過你剛剛說到語境，那如果是和熟朋友，要不要說得更有感覺一點？
J：當然可以啊～像是「Here's to a great night.（今晚一定要開心一下）」
M：或是簡單一句「To friendship.（敬友情）」也很溫暖耶～
J：不錯不錯～簡單有力！
M：完全同意～
J：那「Bottoms up」呢？我覺得美國電影裡常常聽到，聽起來超歡樂的。
J：對啊，那句很有美式開喝 vibe，意思就是「一口乾啦！」
M：所以是偏玩樂風格？
J：對，滿 playful 的，一般是朋友之間在開喝、搞氣氛的時候用，不正式。
M：所以不適合商務聚餐那種？
J：絕對不行（笑）那種場合就要正式一點，先講出「為了什麼而敬酒」。
M：例如咧？
J：「我們為未來一年的成功舉杯」這種公司活動常用；婚禮上就會說「敬新人～」
M：原來是這樣，要先講「為什麼要敬酒」喔～
J：對，說出原因才是對那個場合的尊重～最後要不要加 Cheers 就看你囉。
M：那喝酒氣氛起來後，要怎麼讓整場更嗨？
J：你可能會聽到有人說「Drink up, the night is young.（喝起來啦～今晚還早！）」
M：如果你想請客的話呢？
J：可以說「It's on me.（這輪我請）」或「I'll get the next round.（下輪我來）」
M：很有主人的氣度耶～
J：對啊，會讓大家覺得你很貼心又好相處～
M：那如果有人一直不喝，可以開玩笑一下嗎？
J：可以啊，像「Are you just babysitting that beer?（你是在顧那瓶啤酒喔？）」滿好笑的～
M：顧啤酒（笑）我喜歡這個。
J：還有一句「You drink like a fish.（你喝超猛的）」
M：聽起來有點像在批評？
J：但也可以是稱讚喔～要看你朋友的個性跟當下氣氛，懂語境最重要啦～
M：對啦，喝酒還是要負責任～那如果自己開始有點茫，要怎麼說？
J：可以說「I think I’m getting tipsy.（我覺得有點茫了）」是指那種微醺、開始開心的感覺。
M：那更醉一點呢？
J：就可以說「I got totally drunk.（我喝到茫到不行）」
M：那如果是酒量很差的那種人？
J：可以說「I’m not good with alcohol.（我酒量不好）」或比較輕鬆的「I’m a lightweight.（我很容易醉）」
M：lightweight～這個很實用耶！
M：那有沒有一些常見的酒場俚語啊？
J：喔～超多！像「liquid courage（酒膽）」
M：什麼意思？
J：就是喝了酒之後比較敢做平常不敢做的事～像是搭訕、唱卡啦OK之類的。
M：哈哈～很有畫面耶！
J：還有，有時候正式開喝前就先來一輪，叫做「pre-gaming（暖身喝）」
M：跟「before the game」的意思有點像？
J：沒錯～通常是在家先喝點便宜的，再去酒吧或夜店。便宜又能先炒熱氣氛。
M：好聰明喔～
J：還有一個很常見的是「BYO」或「BYOB」
M：這是什麼縮寫？
J：「Bring Your Own」，有時會是「Bring Your Own Bottle / Beer」，意思是「自備酒水」，看到邀請寫這個就要自己帶酒去。
M：原來如此～不然空手去就尷尬啦。
J：對～這種通常是比較輕鬆、像是 potluck 類的聚會。
M：那最後來聊聊比較痛苦的一段，宿醉（笑）
J：啊～「hangover」就是專有名詞。
M：怎麼說？
J：「I have a hangover（我宿醉了）」或「I’m hungover」都可以。
M：那如果真的很不舒服？
J：可以補充說「My head is throbbing（我頭超痛）」或「I feel nauseous（我覺得想吐）」
M：雖然感覺不舒服，但這些形容詞還挺實用的～
M：哇～今天學超多耶！從「Cheers」到「pre-gaming」甚至「hangover」都講到～
J：對啊，英文喝酒相關用語超多，會講或聽得懂，真的會讓你更容易融入氣氛。
M：不管是正式的敬酒，還是朋友聚會亂喊「bottoms up」都能用得上。
J：語言真的反映文化，尤其是在這種社交場合上特別明顯。
M：所以聽眾們～你最想試試哪一句？
J：哪一個句子最適合當你下次開場白？
M：這集 MJ English 就到這邊啦，希望你有學到實用的英文！
J：下次見囉～
M: Welcome to MJ English. Today we're looking at some really useful English phrases for social get-togethers, you know, especially when drinks are involved.
J: Yeah, we want to help you sound natural, feel confident in those situations.
M: Exactly. Sort of a shortcut to fitting right in. We've got some great examples, from toasts to, well, some interesting slang.
J: It's all about understanding the context.
M: Yeah. And just adding a bit of personality when you speak English.
J: Right.
M: Let's get started.
J: Sounds good.
M: Okay, first up. The most common way to say, in English, it's just "Cheers," right?
J: That's it. "Cheers." Super versatile, works pretty much anywhere casual.
M: But you mentioned context. So maybe with close friends, something different?
J: Yeah, you could definitely make it warmer. Maybe something like "Here's to a great night."
M: Or even just a quick "To friendship."
J: Nice. Simple, but adds a bit more.
M: Exactly.
J: Okay, what about "Bottoms up"? I feel like I hear that in American movies all the time. Sounds really fun.
J: Oh yeah, it's definitely got that energetic American vibe. It basically means, you know, drink the whole thing down.
M: Okay, so it's playful.
J: Totally playful. Very informal, usually among friends, almost like a fun challenge.
M: Got it. So probably not for, say, a business dinner.
M: Or a wedding.
J: I… definitely not. Big difference in formal settings. You really need to state a reason before you toast.
M: A reason? Like what?
J: Well, something like, "Let's raise our glasses to a successful year ahead" at a company event. Or, you know, "a toast to the newly weds" at a wedding.
M: Makes sense. You lead with the purpose.
J: Right, you can still finish with "Cheers."
M: Yeah.
J: If you want. But that reason has to come first. It shows respect for the occasion.
M: Okay, so after the toast, how do you keep the good vibes going with friends? Keep the party lively.
J: Good question. You might hear someone say, "Drink up, the night is young." Just encouraging more fun.
M: Or if you want to be generous.
J: Yeah, you could say, "It's on me." It means you're paying for that drink or maybe that round. Or "I'll get the next round." Very common.
M: Shows good hospitality.
J: For sure. Builds that friendly feeling.
M: What about… some playful teasing? Like if someone's nursing their drink.
J: Ah, yeah. You might hear, "Are you just babysitting that beer?" It's lighthearted, just poking fun.
M: Babysitting the beer, I like that.
J: Or sometimes, "You drink like a fish."
M: Yeah.
J: Which sounds maybe negative, but it can actually be a playful compliment if someone can handle their alcohol well.
M: Oh, interesting. Context is key there, I guess.
J: Always. Know your friends, keep it light, and of course, you know, always drink responsibly.
M: Right, right. Good reminder. Now, what if you're the one feeling it? How do you say you're getting a bit affected?
J: Okay. You could say, "I think I'm getting tipsy." That's usually for that first lightheaded, kind of happy feeling.
M: Tipsy. Got it. And if it's more than tipsy?
J: Then you might say, "Wow, I got totally drunk." That implies, you know, a much stronger effect.
M: And if you just generally don't drink much?
J: You could politely say, "I'm not good with alcohol." Or more casually just, "I'm a lightweight." People understand that means a little goes a long way for you.
M: Lightweight. Okay, useful. Let's talk slang. Are there some like really common American slang terms related to drinking?
J: Oh, absolutely. Loads of them. "Liquid courage" is a fun one.
M: Liquid courage?
J: Yeah, it's that idea that having a drink gives you the bravery to do something maybe you wouldn't normally do. Like ask someone to dance or sing karaoke.
M: Huh. Okay, I can see that.
J: And what about before you even go out? Any terms for that?
M: Before the main event?
J: Yeah, sometimes people drink at home with friends first. That's called "pre-gaming."
M: Pre-gaming? Like before the game?
J: Exactly the idea. You're warming up, basically. Having some cheaper drinks at home before you go to a more expensive bar or club.
M: Smart. And helps build the mood.
J: Totally. Another useful one is "BYO" or "BYOB."
M: What's that stand for?
J: Bring your own, or sometimes bring your own bottle or bring your own beer. So if you see a party invitation that says "BYO," it means you should bring your own drinks. Maybe even food sometimes.
M: Good to know. Avoids showing up empty-handed.
J: Right. It implies a more casual, shared kind of gathering.
M: Okay, one last area, the not-so-fun part. The morning after.
J: Ah, yes. "The hangover." That's the main word.
M: How do you use it?
J: Super simple. "I have a hangover." Or just "I'm hungover." Everyone knows what that means.
M: And if it's really bad?
J: You might add details. Like, "My head is throbbing" or "Ugh, I feel nauseous." Nauseous means feeling like you might throw up.
M: Okay, good descriptive words, even if the feeling isn't good.
J: Exactly.
M: Wow, okay. So we covered quite a bit there. From the simple "Cheers" all the way to "pre-gaming" and "hangovers."
J: Yeah, it's a whole range of expressions. And using them, or at least understanding them, really helps you connect with people in English, doesn't it? Makes social moments feel easier.
M: Absolutely. It boosts your confidence, makes you feel more part of the group, whether it's a formal "a toast to…" or just a casual "bottoms up" with friends.
J: Yeah.
J: It just shows how language reflects culture, you know. Especially the fun, social side of things.
M: So for you listening, maybe think about which phrase stood out. Which one could you see yourself trying next time you're out?
J: Yeah, which one feels like a good first step to jump into the conversation?
M: That's all for this session of MJ English. Hope you found it useful.
J: See you next time.