
supper
/ˈsʌpə/ · /ˈsʌpər/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #941 in the learning path
晚饭;睡前便餐
Definitions
n. An evening meal, sometimes a light meal before bed.
晚饭;睡前便餐
Example
We had soup and fresh bread for supper.
我们晚饭喝了汤,吃了新鲜面包。
Sharing supper regularly can help families maintain close relationships despite increasingly demanding work schedules.
尽管工作安排日益繁忙,经常共进晚餐仍有助于家人维持亲密关系。
Collocations
- have supper
- a light supper
- after supper
Synonyms
- evening meal
Usage tip
常指较随意的晚饭,也可指睡前便餐。
FAQ
- What does supper mean?
- An evening meal, sometimes a light meal before bed.
- How is supper pronounced?
- UK /ˈsʌpə/, US /ˈsʌpər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.