cafeteria
/ˌkæfəˈtɪəriə/ · /ˌkæfəˈtɪriə/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2661 in the learning path
自助餐厅；食堂
Definitions
n. A restaurant where customers collect food and carry it to tables.
自助餐厅；食堂
Example
We carried our lunch trays to the cafeteria window.
我们端着午餐托盘走到食堂窗边。
School cafeterias can promote healthier eating habits by offering affordable meals with fresh vegetables and fruit.
学校食堂可以提供价格实惠、含新鲜蔬菜水果的餐食，促进更健康的饮食习惯。
Collocations
- a school cafeteria
- a hospital cafeteria
- a cafeteria tray
Synonyms
- canteen
Usage tip
强调自行取餐，不一定是不限量的自助餐。
FAQ
- What does cafeteria mean?
- A restaurant where customers collect food and carry it to tables.
- How is cafeteria pronounced?
- UK /ˌkæfəˈtɪəriə/, US /ˌkæfəˈtɪriə/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
