potluck

• 指一种聚餐或聚会，每位客人各带一道菜与大家分享；也泛指现有可用的东西，尤指用来招待不速之客的家常便饭。

A noun referring to a meal or gathering where each guest contributes a dish to be shared, or more generally, whatever is available or offered, especially to an unexpected guest.

1. Shared mealB1informal

   A meal where each guest brings a dish to share with others.

   百家宴

   • We're having a potluck dinner at the office on Friday.
   • Everyone brought something delicious to the potluck.
   • The potluck was a great way to try different foods.

2. Whatever is availableB2informal

   Whatever food or items happen to be available, especially when offered to an unexpected guest.

   现有之物

   • You're welcome to stay for dinner, but it's just potluck.
   • We had to make do with potluck when the guests arrived early.
   • The meal was potluck, but everyone enjoyed it.