Shandy
SHAN-dee /ˈʃændi/
Informal Neutral
What it really means
Beer mixed half-and-half with lemonade — a lighter, less alcoholic pub drink. Good option if you want to join a round without drinking much. It still contains alcohol.
Chinese explanation
啤酒和柠檬汽水各半兑成的饮品——酒精度更低、口感更清爽。想融入酒局又不想多喝时的好选择。注意它仍含酒精。
Example conversation
A: What are you drinking?
B: Just a shandy — I've got a nine o'clock lecture tomorrow.
A：你喝什么？
B：就来杯香迪——明早九点还有课。
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