automat

• 名词，指自动售货机，出售食品等商品的机器；也指使用这类机器供餐的自助餐厅或自动食堂。

A noun referring to a vending machine that dispenses food, or a cafeteria where food is served from such machines.

1. Vending machine for foodB1formalamerican

   A machine that dispenses food items when money is inserted.

   自动售货机

   • He bought a sandwich from the automat in the office lobby.
   • The automat offers a variety of snacks and drinks.
   • She inserted a coin into the automat to get a cup of coffee.

   同义词vending machine

2. Cafeteria with vending machinesB1formalamerican

   A type of restaurant or cafeteria where food and drinks are served primarily from vending machines.

   自动餐厅

   • We had lunch at a classic automat in New York City.
   • The automat was a popular dining spot in the mid-20th century.
   • She enjoyed the convenience of the automat's self-service system.