buffet

• Refeição em que os convidados se servem sozinhos de uma variedade de pratos dispostos sobre uma mesa ou balcão. Também designa o móvel, a mesa ou a estante onde se colocam as bebidas, os pratos e os alimentos para esse tipo de serviço, bem como a própria sala ou recinto onde se realiza.

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.

   Bufê

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

   Sinônimossmorgasbord

2. Sideboard or cabinetB2formalbritish

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

   Buffet

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

   Sinônimoscabinetchina cabinetcredenzacupboarddresserhutchsideboard

• Verbo usado para indicar golpes ou empurrões repetidos, frequentemente em contexto de vento, ondas ou força física. Também pode significar bater ou sacudir algo com violência.

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.

   Golpear repetidamente

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbatterbeatbelaborhammerhitknockpoundpummelrapsmackstrikethrash

2. Push or knock aroundB2formal

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

   Empurrar ou bater

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

   Sinônimosassailbatterbeathitknockpoundpummelsmackstrikethump