catering

• 指为活动、会议或机构提供食品、饮料及相关服务的行业或服务。

A noun referring to the business or service of providing food, drinks, and related services for events, gatherings, or institutions.

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1. Food serviceB1formalculinary

   The business or activity of providing food and drink for events or gatherings.

   餐饮服务

   • The wedding reception had excellent catering.
   • We hired a company to handle the catering for the conference.
   • Catering for large events requires careful planning.

   同义词provision

2. Provision of foodB1formalculinary

   The food and drink provided at an event.

   餐饮服务

   • The catering at the party was delicious.
   • They offered vegetarian options in their catering.
   • The catering included a variety of international dishes.

   同义词farefood

• 动词，表示为活动或群体提供食物、饮料或服务，也指满足某种需求或迎合某人。

A verb used to indicate the act of providing food, drink, or services for an event or group, or to meet a particular need or demand.

1. Provide food and serviceB1formal

   To provide food, drinks, and other services for an event or gathering.

   提供餐饮服务

   • The company catered the wedding reception for 200 guests.
   • We hired a local restaurant to cater the conference lunch.
   • They specialize in catering large corporate events.

   同义词feedfurnishprovideprovisionservesupplyvictual

2. Meet needs or demandsB2formal

   To provide what is needed or wanted by a particular person or group.

   满足需求

   • The hotel caters to business travelers with a 24-hour business center.
   • This program caters to the needs of advanced learners.
   • The store caters to a niche market of vintage collectors.

   同义词accommodategratifyindulgepanderprovidesatisfyservesupply