Trolley service
TROL-ee /ˈtrɒli/
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What it really means
On some trains, a member of staff pushes a trolley through the carriages selling hot drinks and snacks. You will hear "the trolley service is now passing through the train". Longer routes may have a buffet car instead.
Chinese explanation
推车售货服务，工作人员推着小车穿过车厢卖热饮和零食。广播会说"the trolley service is now passing through the train"。长途车可能设有餐车（buffet car）。
Example conversation
A: Any teas, coffees, drinks or snacks?
B: A tea with milk, please.
A: That is two pounds sixty, my love.
A：要茶、咖啡、饮料或零食吗？
B：请来一杯加奶的茶。
A：2.6英镑，亲爱的。
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