Doggy bag / a box
DOG-ee BAG /ˈdɒɡi bæɡ/
Informal Polite
What it really means
Asking to take leftover food home. Say "Could I get a box for this, please?" It is completely acceptable in the UK, though Brits ask a bit shyly. Restaurants are used to it.
Chinese explanation
把吃剩的食物打包带走。说"Could I get a box for this, please?"即可。在英国完全可以接受，虽然英国人问的时候会有点不好意思。餐厅早就习惯了。
Example conversation
A: I can't finish this — could I get a box, please?
B: Of course, I'll bring one over.
A：我吃不完了——可以给我个打包盒吗？
B：当然，我这就拿来。
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