refreshments

IPA/ɹɪfɹˈɛʃmənts/
KK[rəfrˈɛʃmənts]IPA/rəfrˈɛʃmənts/

refreshments — 名詞

1. Things that people eat or drink at a gathering, during a break between activitie

1.名詞B1
釋義

茶點；飲料

會議或活動中提供的輕食和飲料

Things that people eat or drink at a gathering, during a break between activities, or as a light offering — for example pastries, fruit, sandwiches, coffee, or cold drinks.

例句

Light refreshments such as coffee and pastries will be served after the morning meeting.

早會結束後會提供簡單的茶點，例如咖啡和糕點。

collocation: light refreshments + will be served

The conference organisers arranged for refreshments to be available throughout the afternoon.

會議主辦單位安排了整個下午都備有茶點。

collocation: arrange for refreshments

常見搭配
  • light refreshments
  • provide refreshments
  • serve refreshments
  • bring refreshments
  • refreshments will be available
  • complimentary refreshments
  • free refreshments
同義詞
  • snacks

    Focuses on finger foods and small bites; more casual than 'refreshments' and does not necessarily include drinks.

  • beverages

    Refers only to drinks, not to food. 'Refreshments' covers both food and drink.

  • light meal

    Suggests something more substantial than typical refreshments, e.g. a sandwich with salad.

文法句型

always plural when referring to food/drink

用法筆記

Always used in the plural form when referring to food and drinks served on a specific occasion. The singular 'refreshment' ('a refreshing drink or the state of being refreshed') is uncountable and describes a different meaning.

常見錯誤

I bought a refreshment at the store.
I bought some refreshments at the store.
'refreshments' is always plural when referring to food and drink items.
The refreshment was delicious.
The refreshments were delicious.
Use a plural verb with 'refreshments'.

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常見搭配

常用片語

  • light refreshments
  • complimentary refreshments
  • free refreshments
  • refreshments will be available
  • refreshments will be served
  • arrange refreshments
  • bring refreshments
  • provide refreshments