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diner

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++
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din·er /ˈdaɪnə $ -ər/ ●○○ noun [countable]  1. DFEATsomeone who is eating in a restaurant 〔餐厅的〕用餐者2. especially American EnglishDF a small restaurant that serves cheap meals 〔价格便宜的〕小餐馆,小饭店
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dinerEtiquette requires more or less continuous competition among diners to keep one another's tea-cups topped up.He was known in every bar and diner in town, and tolerated in most.It is now established as a healthy food, with popular appeal for the ever-growing numbers of health-conscious diners.But now, along with high drama, diners at Checkers can enjoy a lighter menu.For diners on any kind of restricted diet, this is an invaluable service.Now the gluttonous diner has a wide array of eateries from which to choose.The two link up later, however, at a roadside diner.The forks of the diners flash from plate to mouth and back.
From Longman Business Dictionarydinerdin‧er /ˈdaɪnə-ər/ noun [countable] American English a small restaurant that serves cheap mealsShe’s a waitress in an all-night diner.
din·er nounChineseSyllable
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diner
diner /ˈdaɪnə $ -ər/ noun [countable]
1. someone who is eating in a restaurant
2. especially American English a small restaurant that serves cheap meals
     
THESAURUS
    cafe/coffee shop a place where you can get coffee and other non-alcoholic drinks, cakes, and small meals
    fast food restaurant one where you can get meals such as hamburgers, french fries etc
    self-service restaurant one where you collect the food yourself
    diner American English a restaurant where you can eat cheap and simple food
    bistro a small restaurant or bar, especially one serving French-style food
    cafeteria (also canteen British English) a place at work or school where you can collect and eat meals


dinerBrE /ˈdaɪnə(r)/ 🔊NAmE /ˈdaɪnər/ 🔊 nouna person eating a meal, especially in a restaurant (尤指餐馆的)就餐者a restaurant capable of seating 100 diners可容纳 100 人就餐的餐馆(especially NAmE) a small, usually cheap, restaurant (常指较便宜的)小餐馆,小饭店a roadside diner路边小餐馆