“酒劲”常见的英文表达有 “the effect of alcohol” 或 “the kick of alcohol”，也可简单说成 “alcohol's impact” 。具体使用示例如下：
The effect of alcohol hit him hard, and he started to feel dizzy.（酒劲上来了，他开始感到头晕。）
This wine has a strong kick of alcohol; I can feel it right away.（这酒酒劲很足，我马上就感觉到了。）
After a few drinks, he could clearly feel alcohol's impact.（喝了几杯酒后，他能明显感觉到酒劲了 。 ）