buffet

• Существительное, обозначающее приём пищи, где гости сами накладывают себе еду из разнообразных блюд, расставленных на столе или стойке.

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.

   Шведский стол

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

   Synonymssmorgasbord

2. Sideboard or cabinetB2formalbritish

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

   Буфет

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

   Synonymscabinetchina cabinetcredenzacupboarddresserhutchsideboard

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения повторяющихся ударов или толчков, часто в контексте ветра, волн или физической силы.

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.

   Ударять многократно

   • 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.

   Synonymsbatterbeatbelaborhammerhitknockpoundpummelrapsmackstrikethrash

2. Push or knock aroundB2formal

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

   Толкать или ударять

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

   Synonymsassailbatterbeathitknockpoundpummelsmackstrikethump