Sunday roast
SUN-day ROHST /ˈsʌndeɪ rəʊst/
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What it really means
A big traditional lunch served in pubs and homes on Sundays: roast meat (beef, chicken, lamb or pork), roast potatoes, vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and gravy. Popular pubs get fully booked, so reserve a table.
Chinese explanation
周日在酒馆或家里吃的传统大餐：烤肉（牛、鸡、羊或猪）、烤土豆、蔬菜、约克郡布丁和肉汁。热门酒馆常订满，最好提前订位。
Example conversation
A: Fancy a Sunday roast this weekend?
B: Definitely — let's book, the good pubs fill up fast.
A：这周末去吃周日烤肉大餐吗？
B：必须的——先订位吧，好的酒馆很快就满了。
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