A round
ROWND /raʊnd/
Informal Neutral
What it really means
Buying drinks for the whole group. British pub culture: people take turns buying rounds ("it's my round"). If someone buys you a drink, you are expected to buy one back later. Ordering a soft drink in a round is fine.
Chinese explanation
给全组人买一轮酒水。英国酒馆文化：大家轮流请客（"it's my round"就是"这轮我请"）。别人请了你，之后你也该回请一轮。轮到你被请时点软饮完全可以。
Example conversation
A: My round — what's everyone having?
B: Pint of lager for me, cheers.
A：这轮我请——大家喝什么？
B：我要一杯拉格啤酒，谢啦。
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