Takeaway
TAYK-uh-way /ˈteɪkəweɪ/
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What it really means
Food you collect or have delivered to eat at home — and also the shop that sells it ("a Chinese takeaway"). The British equivalent of American "takeout". Friday and Saturday nights are classic takeaway nights.
Chinese explanation
买回家或送上门吃的餐食，也指卖这种餐的店（"a Chinese takeaway"就是中餐外卖店）。相当于美式的"takeout"。周五周六晚是经典的外卖之夜。
Example conversation
A: Shall we get a takeaway tonight?
B: Yes — Chinese or Indian?
A：今晚点外卖吧？
B：好——中餐还是印度菜？
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