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单词 à la carte
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Definition of à la carte in English:

à la carte

adjective a la ˈkɑːtɑː lɑː ˈkɑːt
  • (in a restaurant) referring to food that can be ordered as separate items, rather than part of a set meal.

    (菜单,饭店)提供点菜的

    an à la carte menu
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Minimum A La Carte order for delivery is two meals
    • After a two-year hiatus, Avon Old Farms Inn restaurant has brought back its a la carte menus for lunch and dinner, and has resurrected its Sunday brunch.
    • This is our A La Carte menu: you can select as many items as you need.

Origin

Early 19th century: French, literally 'according to the (menu) card'.

Definition of à la carte in US English:

à la carte

adjective
  • (of a menu or restaurant) listing or serving food that can be ordered as separate items, rather than part of a set meal.

    (菜单,饭店)提供点菜的

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Minimum A La Carte order for delivery is two meals
    • After a two-year hiatus, Avon Old Farms Inn restaurant has brought back its a la carte menus for lunch and dinner, and has resurrected its Sunday brunch.
    • This is our A La Carte menu: you can select as many items as you need.
adverb
  • As separately priced items from a menu, not as part of a set meal.

    按菜单点菜地

    wine and good food served à la carte

    按菜单点菜方式提供的美味食物。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • In a Japanese restaurant in the U.S., many dishes may be ordered as "appetizers" to indicate that they are served "a la carte" -- not as a full meal. For example, a 'shrimp tempura appetizer' is just the tempura, no rice, no soup, etc
    • You can read the monthly menu and order a la carte.
    • These are the domain of those who want to eat Sushi, a la Carte
    • I'll Take My Music a la Carte
    • Served with green beans almondine. Available a la carte.

Origin

Early 19th century: French, literally ‘according to the (menu) card’.

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