"cates" in Chinese (Simplified)
美食佳肴
Definition
“cates”在现代英语中很少使用，指美味佳肴或珍馐，一般认为是特殊美食。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
极为罕见的古英语词汇，只在文学或历史文本中出现，用于形容美食或珍馐。不要与“cater”（提供餐饮）混淆。
Examples
The table was full of delicious cates for the guests.
桌子上摆满了美味的**佳肴**招待客人。
He could not resist the sweet cates offered at the festival.
他无法抗拒节日上提供的甜**美食**。
The queen enjoyed her rare cates every evening.
女王每晚都享受她珍贵的**佳肴**。
Bring out the finest cates for our honored guests tonight!
今晚为尊贵的客人端上最好的**佳肴**吧！
He boasted that his cook could prepare unusual cates from every land.
他吹嘘自家的厨师能做出全球各地不同的**美食**。
After a long journey, nothing pleased them more than hearty cates and warm company.
长途旅行后，没有什么比丰盛的**佳肴**和温馨的陪伴更让他们开心了。