Cater Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

cater

verb

快速理解

What does "Cater" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Cater"?

「cater」主要指提供飲食服務,或為滿足特定需求而提供服務。

  1. 1

    提供餐飲服務

    EN: to provide food and drinks for an event or group

    翻譯: 為活動或團體提供食物和飲料

  2. 2

    迎合、滿足需求

    EN: to provide what is wanted or needed by a particular person or group

    翻譯: 提供特定個人或群體想要或需要的東西

  3. 3

    特別考慮

    EN: to take into account and try to satisfy a special need

    翻譯: 考慮並試圖滿足特殊需求

小提醒:「cater」常與介系詞「to」或「for」連用,如「cater to a client's needs」或「cater for a party」,兩者皆常見,但「cater to」更強調「迎合」需求。

發音(How to Pronounce "Cater" in English

How to pronounce "Cater" in English?"Cater" US vs UK pronunciation

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Real-life Examples of "Cater" from YouTube Videos

Heather Knight: Silicon-based comedy

TED

It can also learn from you about the quality of its jokes and cater things sort of like Netflix-style over longer-term to different communities or audiences, children versus adults, different cultures.

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Cater"?How does "Cater" change by context?

1. to provide food and drink for an event or group

為(活動或團體)提供餐飲服務

The restaurant can cater for up to 200 guests.

這家餐廳最多可為200位賓客提供餐飲服務。

We hired a company to cater the wedding.

我們僱用了一家公司來承辦婚禮的餐飲。

2. to try to satisfy a particular need or demand

迎合,滿足(特定需求或要求)

The magazine caters to a young, urban audience.

這本雜誌迎合年輕的城市讀者。

Our new product line caters to the growing demand for eco-friendly options.

我們的新產品線迎合了對環保選擇日益增長的需求。

3. to supply what is desired or needed

供應所需之物

The library caters to all your research needs.

這間圖書館能滿足你所有的研究需求。

The program is designed to cater for different learning styles.

該課程的設計旨在滿足不同的學習風格。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Cater"?How to make natural sentences with "Cater"?
PatternMeaningExample
cater for + noun/pronoun為…提供服務;滿足…的需求The hotel caters for large conferences. (這家酒店承接大型會議。)
cater to + noun/pronoun迎合;投合The magazine caters to young professionals. (這本雜誌迎合年輕專業人士。)
cater + event承辦(活動)的餐飲We hired a company to cater the wedding. (我們僱了一家公司來承辦婚禮的餐飲。)
be catered for被提供服務;被滿足需求All dietary requirements are catered for. (所有飲食要求都得到了滿足。)
cater to + someone's + needs/tastes迎合某人的需求/品味The store caters to the needs of local residents. (這家商店迎合當地居民的需求。)

用法說明

How is "Cater" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Cater"?

cater to + N 與 cater for + N

  • cater to + N 通常指「迎合、滿足(某人、需求、喜好)」,對象是「人」或「抽象的需求」。
  • cater for + N 在英式英語中較常見,可指「為(活動、聚會)提供餐飲服務」,對象常是「事件」;也可指「考慮到、滿足(需求)」,此時與 cater to 意思相近。
  • 在美式英語中,無論是「迎合需求」或「提供餐飲」,都傾向使用 cater to
  • 兩者後方皆接名詞或名詞片語,不直接接動詞原形。若要表達「提供服務以滿足做某事的需要」,會使用如 cater to the need to do something 的結構。 EN: The hotel caters to business travelers with high-speed internet and a 24-hour lounge. 翻譯: 這間飯店以高速網路和24小時休息室來滿足商務旅客的需求。

EN:The company will cater for the wedding reception next Saturday.

翻譯:這家公司將為下週六的婚宴提供餐飲服務。

總結建議

在書寫時,若指「迎合某人或需求」,使用 cater to 最為通用且安全;若在英式語境中特指「為活動提供餐飲」,則可使用 cater for

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Cater" and similar words?How to choose "Cater" vs alternatives?

cater vs provide

「cater」強調為特定活動、人群或需求提供服務與物品,尤其是食物;「provide」則泛指提供任何所需之物,範圍更廣。

cater vs serve

「cater」著重於準備並供應(通常是外燴)餐飲;「serve」則著重於將食物或飲料端給顧客的動作。

cater vs supply

「cater」專注於滿足特定需求或偏好(尤指餐飲);「supply」則專注於持續提供貨物或資源。

口語用法

How is "Cater" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Cater"?

引述

在對話中,當引述或轉述他人的要求或偏好時,常用來開啟話題或解釋行動。 EN: So I heard you guys cater to vegan diets as well? 翻譯: 所以我聽說你們也供應純素食?

EN:She said the hotel can cater for large conferences.

翻譯:她說這間飯店可以承辦大型會議。

語氣強調

與「to」連用,強調「特別針對、滿足」某種特定需求或群體,語氣較為主動積極。 EN: This app really caters to busy parents. 翻譯: 這個應用程式真的是為忙碌的父母量身打造的。

EN:We need to cater to the local market's tastes.

翻譯:我們必須迎合本地市場的口味。

停頓填充

在思考如何表達「滿足需求」時,可能用作短暫停頓後的動詞選擇,後面常接「to...」或「for...」。 EN: Our service aims to... cater to a wide range of clients. 翻譯: 我們的服務旨在...滿足廣泛客戶的需求。

EN:The new policy should... cater for future growth.

翻譯:新政策應該要...為未來的成長做好準備。

正式書寫注意:在正式或學術寫作中,建議使用更精確的詞彙,如「accommodate」、「serve」、「meet the needs of」或「provide for」來替代較口語化的 "cater to/for"。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Cater"?What fixed phrases with "Cater" should I remember?

cater to

cater to [someone/something]

迎合、滿足(某人或某群體的需求、喜好)

cater for

cater for [someone/something]

為(活動、人群)提供飲食服務;滿足(需求)

cater an event

cater [an event]

承辦(活動)的餐飲

cater to the needs of

cater to the needs of [someone/something]

滿足...的需求

cater to someone's tastes

cater to [possessive] tastes

迎合某人的品味

cater to the demand for

cater to the demand for [something]

滿足對...的需求

catering company

[catering company/service]

餐飲服務公司

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Cater"?Which "Cater" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×The restaurant caters for vegetarians.

The restaurant caters to vegetarians.

在美式英語中,表示「迎合、滿足」時,通常使用 "cater to"。"cater for" 在英式英語中較常見,但學習者應優先掌握 "cater to" 的用法。

×We need to cater the needs of our customers.

We need to cater to the needs of our customers.

"cater" 是不及物動詞,後面不能直接接賓語。必須加上介系詞 "to" 或 "for" 才能接賓語(如 needs, demands, preferences)。

×The event was catered by a famous chef.

The event was catered by a famous catering company. / A famous chef catered the event.

"cater" 作為「提供餐飲服務」時,主語通常是公司或服務提供者,而不是具體的廚師個人。雖然口語中可能聽到,但標準用法應以「餐飲公司」或「服務」為主語。廚師個人作為主語時,動詞用法較不正式。

×This magazine caters teenagers.

This magazine caters to teenagers.

表示「以特定群體為對象」時,必須使用 "cater to + 群體" 的結構。遺漏介系詞 "to" 是常見錯誤。

×We cater food for parties.

We cater for parties. / We provide catering services for parties.

"cater" 本身已包含「提供食物/服務」的意思,直接說 "cater food" 是多餘的。應使用 "cater for an event" 或 "provide catering for an event"。

×The school is catering the demands of parents.

The school is catering to the demands of parents.

進行式時,同樣需要介系詞 "to" 或 "for"。動詞 "cater" 的變化不影響其後必須接介系詞的規則。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Cater"?What are tense/participle forms of "Cater"?
caters(3rd_singular)catering(present_participle)catered(past)catered(past_participle)
cater 在英語中是什麼意思?