tea

• Горячий или холодный напиток, приготовленный путём заваривания сушёных листьев растения Camellia sinensis в кипятке, часто подаётся с молоком, сахаром или лимоном.

A hot or cold beverage made by infusing dried leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant in boiling water, often served with milk, sugar, or lemon.

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1. Hot beverageA1formal

   A hot drink made by infusing dried leaves of the tea plant in boiling water.

   Чай

   • Would you like a cup of tea?
   • She drinks black tea every morning.
   • I prefer green tea over herbal tea.

   Synonymsbrewcharcuppa

2. Meal (British)A2informalbritish

   A light afternoon meal consisting of tea, sandwiches, cakes, and scones.

   Полдник

   • We are invited for tea at their house at 4 PM.
   • Afternoon tea is a traditional British custom.
   • They served cucumber sandwiches and scones with clotted cream for tea.

   Synonymsafternoon teateatime

3. Slang: Gossip or dramaB2slangamerican

   Informal term for gossip, personal news, or dramatic information.

   Сплетни или драма

   • Spill the tea about what happened at the party!
   • She told me all the tea about her breakup.
   • I need to know the tea on that new couple.

   Synonymsdirtdishdramagossipscandalscoop