A pint
PYNT /paɪnt/
Informal Neutral
What it really means
The standard glass of beer in a pub (568ml). "Fancy a pint?" is a common invitation that really means "let's go to the pub and chat". You must be 18+ to buy alcohol; bars may ask for ID.
Chinese explanation
酒馆里标准的一大杯啤酒（568毫升）。"Fancy a pint?"是常见邀约，真正意思是"去酒馆坐坐聊聊"。买酒须年满18岁，酒吧可能查证件。
Example conversation
A: Fancy a pint after work?
B: Go on then — just a quick one.
A：下班去喝一杯？
B：那走吧——就喝一杯啊。
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