Kebab
kuh-BAB /kəˈbæb/
Informal Neutral
What it really means
Late-night takeaway food: doner kebab is sliced meat in flatbread with salad and sauce. Kebab shops are the classic stop after a night out. The meat is usually lamb or chicken; check with the shop if you have dietary needs.
Chinese explanation
深夜外卖：土耳其烤肉（doner kebab）是把烤肉片夹在饼里，配沙拉和酱。烤肉店是夜生活结束后的经典一站。肉一般是羊肉或鸡肉，有饮食禁忌就跟店家确认。
Example conversation
A: The club's closing — kebab?
B: Obviously. Garlic sauce, no chilli for me.
A：夜店要打烊了——去吃烤肉卷？
B：必须的。我要蒜香酱，不要辣。
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