Corkscrew /ˈkɔːrkskruː/
A corkscrew is a tool used to open bottles with corks at bars.
It usually has a metal spiral and a handle to turn easily.
Bartenders place the spiral in the cork and twist to pull it out.
Most corkscrews are small enough to fit in a pocket or drawer.
Some have extra features like bottle openers or small knives.
Using a corkscrew helps bartenders open wine bottles quickly and safely.
瓶塞钻是在酒吧用来开启软木塞瓶子的工具。
它通常有一个金属螺旋和便于转动的手柄。
调酒师把螺旋插进软木塞，然后旋转并拉出。
大多数瓶塞钻体积小巧，可以放在口袋或抽屉里。
有些开瓶器还带有其他功能，比如开瓶器或小刀。
用瓶塞钻能帮助调酒师又快又安全地开启葡萄酒。
配套练习✍️
🔍 完形填空（Cloze Test）
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A corkscrew is used to open bottles with ______.
（a. caps / b. corks / c. foil） -
The spiral part is made of ______.
（a. glass / b. metal / c. paper） -
The handle makes the corkscrew easy to ______.
（a. twist / b. sell / c. color） -
Most corkscrews are small enough to fit in a ______.
（a. bag / b. pocket / c. tray） -
Some corkscrews have extra tools, such as a small ______.
（a. knife / b. bell / c. towel）
✅ 选择题（Multiple Choice）
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What do bartenders do with the spiral part?
A) Place it in the cork and twist
B) Hold drinks
C) Make ice cubes -
Where can you keep a small corkscrew?
A) In a pocket
B) Under the door
C) On the wall -
Why do some corkscrews have extra features?
A) To look pretty
B) To help open bottles
C) To make noise
✏️ 填空题（Fill in the Blanks）
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Bartenders twist the corkscrew to ______ the cork out.
（可选答案：pull, throw, sweep） -
Corkscrews are useful for opening bottles of ______.
（可选答案：wine, juice, water） -
Most corkscrews are small and easy to ______.
（可选答案：carry, break, hide） -
Using a corkscrew makes bottle opening ______.
（可选答案：safe, slow, silly）
练习答案✅
完形填空
- b. corks
- b. metal
- a. twist
- b. pocket
- a. knife
选择题
6. A) Place it in the cork and twist
7. A) In a pocket
8. B) To help open bottles
填空题
9. pull
10. wine
11. carry
12. safe
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