Square meal Meaning in English
expression
ˈskwɛɹ/ /ˈmiɫ
SKWAIR meel
skwˈeə/ /mˈiːl
skWAIR MEEL
释义
A 'square meal' is a nutritious, satisfying, and balanced meal, typically with all necessary food groups. It suggests eating enough food to feel full and healthy.
用法与细微差别
'Square meal' is informal and often used in everyday speech, especially to emphasize a meal is substantial or healthier than a snack. Common phrases include 'get a square meal' and 'haven't had a square meal.' Not used for fast food or snacks.
Spanish: comida completaPortuguese (BR): refeição completaPortuguese (PT): refeição completaChinese (Simplified): 丰盛的一餐Chinese (Traditional): 豐盛的一餐Hindi: पूरा भोजनArabic: وجبة مشبعةBengali: পুষ্টিকর খাবার - পরিপূর্ণ খাবারRussian: сытная еда - полноценный приём пищиJapanese: しっかりした食事 - バランスの取れた食事Vietnamese: bữa ăn đầy đủ dinh dưỡng - bữa ăn hoàn chỉnhKorean: 영양가 있는 식사 - 푸짐한 식사Turkish: doyurucu yemek - dengeli öğünUrdu: مکمل کھانا - بھرپور کھاناIndonesian: bữa ăn đầy đủ - bữa ăn dinh dưỡng
例句
I haven't had a square meal in days.
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Everyone needs a square meal to stay healthy.
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We had a square meal at grandma's house.
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All I want after a long day is a good, square meal.
natural
If you call that dinner, that's hardly a square meal!
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Back then, a square meal was a real treat for us kids.
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