“饮酒”常见的英文表达是 “drink alcohol” 或 “consume alcohol” 。
“drink alcohol” 是最直接、常用的表达,强调喝含有酒精的饮品这一行为。例如:It's illegal to drink alcohol and then drive.(酒后驾车是违法的。)
“consume alcohol” 稍显正式一些,“consume”有“消费、消耗”之意,这里表示摄入酒精。例如:The doctor advised him to consume alcohol in moderation.(医生建议他适量饮酒。 )