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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.

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