| 单词 | meal |
| 释义 | meal (miːl ) Word forms: meals 1. countable noun A1 A meal is an occasion when people sit down and eat, usually at a regular time. She sat next to him throughout the meal. It's rare that I have an evening meal with my children. Synonyms: repast, board, spread [informal], snack 2. countable noun A1 A meal is the food you eat during a meal. The waiter offered him red wine or white wine with his meal. Fresh fish makes a delicious meal. 3. uncountable noun [usually noun NOUN] Meal is a rough powder made of crushed grain. It is used to make flour or animal food. 4. See also bone meal 5. make a meal of sth phrase If you think someone is taking more time and energy to do something than is necessary, you can say that they are making a meal of it. [British, informal, disapproval] Lawyers always make such a meal of the simplest little thing. 6. a square meal phrase If you have a square meal, you have a large healthy meal. Idioms: make a meal of something [mainly British] to spend more time or energy on something than is necessary Alexander has made such a meal out of a mildly mistaken newspaper report. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers a meal ticket a way of getting money on a regular basis and securing a good lifestyle A degree has never been a meal ticket, but the recession is making life for graduates tougher than ever. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers a square meal a large, filling, nutritious meal The troops are very tired. They haven't had a square meal for four or five days. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: balanced meal This is a balanced meal that will fill you up. The Sun (2013) Teenagers lead busy lives and it's vital they eat regular and balanced meals. The Sun (2006) Serve with buttered green beans or a side salad for a balanced meal. Times, Sunday Times (2007) She looked like she hadn't had a decent meal in ages. The Sun (2011) Their school lunch was the only decent meal they had all day. Times, Sunday Times (2013) It was to be his last decent meal of the war. Times, Sunday Times (2016) A few vegetables, herbs and spices and you have a delicious meal. The Sun (2006) While you are there, why not tuck into one of the delicious meals on offer, such as a juicy burger? The Sun (2015) Enjoy a relaxed drinks reception and a delicious three course meal, all at one of Central London's most stylish venues. Times, Sunday Times (2010) You can get free admission and grab a delicious fast food meal for just 1p. The Sun A typical fast food meal. canada.com Most people underestimate the amounts of fats, sodium, and calories in a fast food meal. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Pollan concludes that the fast food meal and the hunter-gatherer meal are equally unreal and equally unsustainable. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Amazingly, all of the brands are officially better for me than many fast food meals. The Sun Last Christmas they met for a festive meal. Times, Sunday Times (2011) It's a great time to sit down with our loved ones to enjoy a festive meal. The Sun (2014) I've already been out for festive meals with friends. The Sun (2014) Gourmet meals can be served on board by your personal butler. Times, Sunday Times (2009) A school has hired a Masterchef finalist to prepare gourmet meals after pupils complained that their school meals were boring. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Each night, gourmet meals are prepared by the barge's chef and served with fine wines. Times, Sunday Times (2014) The 120 staff pay £2 for a light meal and £4 for a hot dinner. The Sun (2015) They are advised to eat a light meal to aid digestion. Times, Sunday Times (2015) With a home-made tomato sauce or a big crunchy salad, they make a delicious light meal. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Prisoners processed back to the dining hall for lunch, which was the main meal of the day. The Prisons We Deserve (1994) When it comes to main meals, what ingredient can make any dish special? The Sun (2014) If we eat properly at our main meals, there should be no need to snack. The Sun (2015) If you want a good square meal you've got to have a meal of meat and - potatoes, right? Christianity Today Her daily diet now includes only fruit, one small meal of meat and vegetables. The Sun You eat a whole meal of meat, and then another whole meal of cake? Times,Sunday Times The consumption of only three to five meals of meat a month was also a factor. Times, Sunday Times But most families say they eat four healthy meals of meat and veg cooked from scratch each week. The Sun A fantastically balanced meal of rice and beans with a little meat and veg would be full of essential nutrients, including minerals such as iron. The Sun The man had twice left his meal of rice outside his hut while he went to work, and twice he had returned to find it gone. The Sun They took us to their home and fed us a delicious meal of rice and beans. The Sun He described how a meal of rice was somehow cooked each day on a primitive stove. Times, Sunday Times Nag arranged for a meal of rice and lentils for the refugees. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 I find meal planning helps reduce what we spend. The Sun This week, they introduce a downsizing family to rigorous meal planning and show them life beyond grilled chicken. Times, Sunday Times From meal planning to seasonal shopping, from loving leftovers to store-cupboard basics, the economy gastronomy system combines traditional skills with restaurant flair. Times, Sunday Times But you can keep to a budget with some clever meal planning. The Sun Meal planning has been one of our biggest successes saving money. The Sun She's also asked me to limit her meal portions. The Sun Cut down meal portions and switch to special foods designed for weight loss - but make changes gradual. The Sun Ready meal portions have grown by 50 per cent in the past 20 years, according to one study. The Sun Visitors can choose to “just stay” or to “stay and cook,” joining staff in hands-on farm-to-table meal preparation. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The club said they are funding all costs for ingredients, meal preparation and packaging while the charity covers delivery. The Sun I suppose we could ask them to help in the meal preparation or clean-up, but it would probably take more supervision than it would be worth. Christianity Today You could try participating in meal preparation a bit more constructively, though. Times, Sunday Times It will be easier for you to help her and should avoid interrupting meal preparation. Times, Sunday Times For those of you less concerned with animal welfare and more about what your meal tastes like, you're still in for a nasty shock. Times, Sunday Times And for the rest of the album she gives us an idea of what that meal tastes like. Times, Sunday Times This meal tastes wonderful with spinach. Times, Sunday Times This hearty meal tastes particularly good after a long walk in the country. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They fold out in two stages, for use as a drinks shelf or meal tray. Times, Sunday Times The catering facility servicing the airline's flights has a design capacity of 115,000 meal tray set-ups per day. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Even the meal trays and boarding cards are busy with kitties. Times, Sunday Times They distribute menus, and prepare, deliver and bring back meal trays. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The next table had held a group of ten friends, but some had just left the table to return their meal trays and visit the gift shop. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Dinner is a microwave meal or a takeaway. The Sun (2014) I cannot afford to replace the cooker and am spending a fortune on microwave meals. Times, Sunday Times (2009) They are also found in flexible plastic, such as that used in microwave meals. Times, Sunday Times (2014) In the old industrial districts, dinner still means the midday meal. Times, Sunday Times (2006) After the midday meal he would put on a freshly ironed shirt and change into his Sunday best grey uniform. The Prisons We Deserve (1994) Research shows that a hot midday meal is important in improving academic performance as well as children's health. Times, Sunday Times (2013) On the northwest side of the stage was the noon meal kitchen and a cycle stand, both of which were thatched structures. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 After the noon meal, the day's training continues until the evening meal, typically around 1700 to 1800 (5:00 to 6:00 pm). Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 After seven days, his condition appeared to be improving when, while sitting up eating a noon meal, he collapsed and went into shock. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The noon meal followed, and then the weekend cooks washed and cleaned and prepared in advance what was needed for supper. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 On many occasions they would prepare a hot, noon meal on top of the stove, usually consisting of soup or stew of some kind. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Cold soups such as gazpacho and cucumber in the summer and vegetable purées and chunky one-pot meal soups when the weather turns. Times, Sunday Times A greatly encouraged practice was to, once a month, have a one-pot meal (eintopf), reducing all the food to one course; the money thus saved was to be donated. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 I've been using my slow cooker for everything from one-pot meals to whole roast dinners, and it has been a revelation. The Sun We picked similar menus - a starter of soup, one-pot meals for the main course and chocolate mousse for pud. The Sun Slow cooking makes one-pot meals a doddle. The Sun You can also order any meal to be taken anywhere you fancy on the island. Times, Sunday Times She couldn't make an appointment, arrange a trip, fill out a form or order a meal without help. Times, Sunday Times If we're asked to order a meal days in advance we choose much more nutritious options than if we're eating right now. Times, Sunday Times She said she was having a quiet drink before ordering a meal. The Sun One of her favorite activities used to be to go to a gourmet restaurant and order a meal and then to try to replicate that meal in her home kitchen. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 And what a jolly affair it was, toasting the success of winning farmers, bakers and confectioners over an organic meal almost entirely sourced from within 15 miles of the restaurant. Times, Sunday Times Stay in a converted farm that serves organic meals in the orchard. Times, Sunday Times As part of your personally tailored programme you can enjoy daily yoga classes, authentic ayurvedic treatments and revitalising home-cooked organic meals, all delivered by ayurvedic experts. Times, Sunday Times You won't want to budge from here, as all activities, birdwatching walks, cycle rides, cooking lessons and organic meals are included in the price. Times, Sunday Times If you saw the size of a restaurant meal or an average tea from the 1950s, you'd be astonished at how tiny they were. Times, Sunday Times Does he remember the first restaurant meal he made? Times, Sunday Times Want to treat the family to a nice restaurant meal but don't have the budget? The Sun I remember you recounting something more extraordinary years ago - that you enjoyed a restaurant meal. Times, Sunday Times By anticipating an evening out to enjoy a restaurant meal, a small amount of calories can be 'banked'. The Sun Most contain bacon and when combined with another regional speciality - roasted potatoes - make for a satisfying meal. Times, Sunday Times Accompanied by buttery, fluffy naan or big rotis, it makes for an unpretentious and satisfying meal. Times, Sunday Times Salads of raw fruits and vegetables can be a satisfying meal witha potato salad, a slice of quiche or some grilled meat or fish. Times, Sunday Times The studies show that we have not evolved an instinctive appreciation of how much food constitutes a healthily satisfying meal. Times, Sunday Times They are hot, like a vindaloo curry — either the most satisfying meal ever or it will repeat on you. The Sun This garment was actually what servants in that day would wear to serve a meal. Christianity Today At 8.30 the charming staff serve a meal that approximates to breakfast. Times, Sunday Times Any dinner party host knows that it can be difficult to serve a meal that will make all of your guests happy. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The competition, run annually, raises tens of thousands of pounds for charity and originated in 1973 after a local publican was challenged to serve a meal on a mudbank. Times, Sunday Times The cook doesn't live with you, as they would do in a ski chalet, but comes in each day to prepare and serve your meals. Times, Sunday Times A look of love during a shared meal promises a lot. The Sun It was like a shared meal that reaffirmed the covenant relationship. Christianity Today Partnership plans are made during a shared meal. The Sun One of the joys of this small ship of just 720 passengers was learning how interesting people can be over a shared meal. The Sun By means of this shared meal, all the dwellers are considered as if they were living in a common dwelling, thus exempting them from the added prohibition. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Simple meals are served in the restaurant. Times, Sunday Times (2013) I made simple meals and entertained less. Christianity Today (2000) He was at home with any task from a simple meal to a presidential banquet. Times, Sunday Times (2009) It's good to have a proper sit-down meal. The Sun (2012) After a sit-down meal, another 40 guests arrived for the cutting of the cake. Times, Sunday Times (2014) The most important thing, whether it's a buffet or a sit-down meal, is to make your table look really amazing. Times, Sunday Times (2014) A good nutritional boost if you skip a meal. The Sun Many people skip the meal, with 54 per cent saying that they ate breakfast every day and 37 per cent choosing to spend a few more minutes in bed instead. Times, Sunday Times Time your meals carefully, especially breakfast — smokers often skip this meal, preferring a cigarette instead. Times, Sunday Times He went on air to appeal to his countrymen to skip a meal a week. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Nearly one-third said they had skipped a meal because of stress, and more than 25 percent said they had been unable to sleep. Christianity Today Each weeknight they will help a hapless chef prepare a sumptuous meal by holding their hand throughout the process. The Sun I decided to skip dessert and make an exit about two hours later as the sumptuous meal had left me ready for my nightcap and my bed. ST One showed a sumptuous meal on a room service trolley with bubbly on ice and a glass with a cherry in it. The Sun Closing days are characterized by a school dinner on the closing eve, where students are treated to a sumptuous meal and an award ceremony held. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Upstairs, we had the run of the deck, from where we were served sumptuous meals. Times, Sunday Times You'll enjoy drinks and a tasty meal, served by our friendly, helpful staff. Times, Sunday Times (2010) Shoppers will be offered cookery lessons to help them prepare tasty meals from cheap ingredients. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Dogs are then rewarded with a tasty meal. Times, Sunday Times (2006) For a veggie meal, the sweet-sour fresh flavours go with green beans or griddled courgettes but make an easy midweek meal piled on sourdough toast with a poached egg. Times, Sunday Times Four in ten people said they are disappointment when they get a veggie meal. The Sun There's never been a better opportunity to give veggie meals a try — and save on your grocery bill at the same time. The Sun It contains little protein but makes an ideal starter or lunchtime soup served, perhaps, with hoummos and pitta or a cheese roll to provide a well-balanced meal. Times, Sunday Times Fuel up with well-balanced meals throughout the day to keep energized. canada.com The kitchen was automated by autochef, an electronic dietitian which planned well-balanced meals. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Translations: Chinese: 一餐 Japanese: 食事 |
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