"dines" in Chinese (Simplified)
吃饭（正式或晚上用餐）
Definition
吃晚餐，通常指在晚上，有时是在正式或特殊的场合用正餐。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Dines”比较正式或用于文学场合，日常生活中一般说“吃晚饭”或“吃饭”。多用于指正式的晚餐或特殊场合。
Examples
He dines with his family every night.
他每天晚上都和家人一起**吃晚餐**。
She usually dines at home.
她通常在家**吃饭**。
The family dines together on Sundays.
一家人周日一起**吃晚餐**。
She always dines out on her birthday.
她生日时总是**出去吃饭**。
He dines at fancy restaurants when he travels.
他旅行时会在高级餐厅**用餐**。
If he dines alone, he usually reads a book.
如果他**独自吃饭**，通常会看书。