Carvery
KAR-ver-ee /ˈkɑːvəri/
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What it really means
A pub or restaurant where a chef carves roast meat for you at a counter and you help yourself to vegetables. A cheap way to eat a big roast dinner. Meats often include pork and gammon.
Chinese explanation
一种自助式烤肉餐厅：厨师在台前现切烤肉，蔬菜自取，是便宜吃到丰盛烤肉大餐的方式。肉类常包括猪肉和腌猪腿。
Example conversation
A: Shall we do the carvery on Sunday?
B: Yes — it's only about twelve quid and you get loads.
A：周日去吃自助烤肉怎么样？
B：好啊——才十二镑左右，分量还特别足。
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