Table number
TAY-bul NUM-ber /ˈteɪbl ˈnʌmbə/
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What it really means
The number on your table in pubs and casual restaurants. You quote it when ordering at the bar or in the app so staff know where to bring your food. Check the number before you go up to order.
Chinese explanation
酒馆和休闲餐厅桌上的编号。在吧台或应用里点餐时报出桌号，店员才知道把餐送到哪桌。去点餐前先记住号码。
Example conversation
A: Two burgers, please — we're on table twelve.
B: Lovely, it'll be about fifteen minutes.
A：两个汉堡，谢谢——我们在12号桌。
B：好的，大约十五分钟。
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