buffet

• اسم يدل على وجبة طعام يقوم فيها الضيوف أو الزبائن بخدمة أنفسهم بأخذ ما يشاؤون من أطباق متنوعة موضوعة على طاولة أو منضدة، ويُطلق أيضاً على المكان الذي تُقدَّم فيه هذه الوجبة أو على المنضدة نفسها.

A noun referring to a meal where guests serve themselves from a variety of dishes arranged on a table or counter.

1. Self-service mealA2formalculinary

   A meal where guests serve themselves from a variety of dishes displayed on a table or counter.

   بوفيه

   • The hotel offers a breakfast buffet every morning.
   • We went to a seafood buffet for dinner.
   • The buffet included salads, meats, and desserts.

   المرادفاتsmorgasbord

2. Sideboard or cabinetB2formalbritish

   A piece of furniture with shelves and drawers used for storing dishes, glassware, or linens.

   بوفيه

   • She placed the china in the antique buffet.
   • The dining room has a large oak buffet.
   • He stored the silverware in the buffet drawer.

   المرادفاتcabinetchina cabinetcredenzacupboarddresserhutchsideboard

• فعل يُستخدم للدلالة على الضرب أو الدفع المتكرر، ويأتي كثيرًا في سياق الرياح أو الأمواج أو القوة الجسدية.

A verb used to indicate the act of striking repeatedly or battering, often used in the context of wind, waves, or physical force.

1. B2formal

   To hit or strike repeatedly, especially with force.

   الضرب المتكرر

   • The strong winds buffeted the small boat.
   • The storm buffeted the coast all night.
   • He was buffeted by the waves as he tried to swim to shore.

   المرادفاتbatterbeatbelaborhammerhitknockpoundpummelrapsmackstrikethrash

2. Push or knock aroundB2formal

   To push or knock someone or something roughly from side to side.

   الدفع أو الضرب بعنف

   • The crowd buffeted her as she tried to leave.
   • The car was buffeted by the heavy traffic.
   • He felt buffeted by the constant criticism.

   المرادفاتassailbatterbeathitknockpoundpummelsmackstrikethump