Cates Meaning in English
word · lemma: cate
释义
Rarely used in modern English, 'cates' refers to delicious foods or special treats, often considered delicacies.
用法与细微差别
Archaic or very literary; almost never used in everyday speech today. Occasionally found in poetry, Shakespeare, or historical texts meaning 'delicacies' or 'treats'. Not to be confused with 'cater' or 'cate' as a verb.
例句
The table was full of delicious cates for the guests.
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He could not resist the sweet cates offered at the festival.
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After a long journey, nothing pleased them more than hearty cates and warm company.
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The queen enjoyed her rare cates every evening.
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Bring out the finest cates for our honored guests tonight!
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He boasted that his cook could prepare unusual cates from every land.
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