Cream tea
KREEM TEE /kriːm tiː/
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What it really means
A pot of tea served with scones, clotted cream and jam — not tea with cream in it. Popular in Devon and Cornwall and at tourist cafés. A light afternoon treat, cheaper than a full afternoon tea.
Chinese explanation
一壶茶配司康、凝脂奶油和果酱的套餐——不是往茶里加奶油。在德文郡、康沃尔和旅游区咖啡馆很流行，是比整套下午茶便宜的下午小食。
Example conversation
A: Shall we stop for a cream tea?
B: Go on — I want to try the proper Cornish way.
A：要不要停下来吃个奶油茶点？
B：走吧——我想试试正宗康沃尔吃法。
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