1. to eat a meal
用餐，吃飯
We usually meal together as a family in the evening.
我們通常晚上會全家一起用餐。
Let's meal at the new Italian restaurant downtown.
我們去市中心那家新開的義大利餐廳吃飯吧。
Meal Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
meal
verb
快速理解
What does "Meal" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Meal"?
「meal」作動詞時，主要表示將穀物磨成粉，或用於特定片語中。
- 1
磨成粉
EN: to grind or crush (grain) into meal
翻譯: 將（穀物）磨碎或碾壓成粉
- 2
進餐
EN: to eat a meal
翻譯: 吃一頓飯
- 3
片語：meal ticket
EN: to be someone's meal ticket
翻譯: 成為某人的飯票（指經濟來源）
小提醒：「meal」作動詞「磨粉」使用時非常罕見且具技術性，現代英語中最常見的動詞用法是「to have a meal」或片語形式。
發音（How to Pronounce "Meal" in English）
How to pronounce "Meal" in English?"Meal" US vs UK pronunciation
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Real-life Examples of "Meal" from YouTube Videos
Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Address
Stanford
“I returned coke bottles for the 5 cent deposits to buy food with, and I would walk the 7 miles across town every Sunday night to get one good meal a week at the Hare Krishna temple.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Meal"?How does "Meal" change by context?
2. to provide or serve a meal to someone
供餐，提供膳食
The charity organization meals hundreds of homeless people every day.
這個慈善組織每天為數百名無家可歸者提供膳食。
During the conference, the hotel will meal all participants.
會議期間，飯店將為所有與會者供餐。
3. to grind or crush into a coarse powder (as in 'meal' as a noun for ground grains)
磨成粗粉（與名詞「粗磨穀物」相關的動詞用法）
The old mill was used to meal the corn for the village.
那座老磨坊過去用來為村莊將玉米磨成粗粉。
This machine can meal various grains into different textures.
這台機器可以將各種穀物磨成不同粗細的粉。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Meal"?How to make natural sentences with "Meal"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| meal + noun (e.g., meal plan, meal prep) | 與…餐點相關 | She follows a strict **meal plan** to stay healthy. (她遵循嚴格的**飲食計畫**以保持健康。) |
| meal + preposition (e.g., meal at, meal for) | 在…的餐點；為…準備的餐點 | We had a wonderful **meal at** the new restaurant. (我們在那家新餐廳享用了美味的一餐。) |
| have/take/eat + a + meal | 吃一頓飯 | It's important to **have a proper meal** every day. (每天**好好吃一頓飯**很重要。) |
| prepare/cook + a + meal | 準備/烹煮一餐 | He loves to **cook a meal** for his family on weekends. (他喜歡在週末為家人**做一頓飯**。) |
| skip + a + meal | 跳過一餐不吃 | Don't **skip a meal** just because you're busy. (別因為忙就**不吃一餐**。) |
用法說明
How is "Meal" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Meal"?
meal vs. have a meal
- "meal" 作為動詞 較為正式或文學化，意指「進餐」或「提供餐食」。它通常不帶賓語，或與「together」等副詞連用。
- "have a meal" 是日常口語中最常見的說法，意指「吃一頓飯」。它更自然、更通用。
- 在描述「為某人提供餐食」時，"meal" 可以接賓語（如：She mealed the guests），但這種用法較少見。更常見的說法是 "serve/fix a meal for someone"。
對比例句： EN: After the long hike, we decided to meal together at the lodge. 翻譯: 長途徒步後，我們決定一起在小屋進餐。
EN:Let's have a meal together sometime next week.
翻譯:我們下週找個時間一起吃頓飯吧。
EN:The innkeeper mealed the weary travelers promptly.
翻譯:旅店主人迅速為疲憊的旅人提供了餐食。
EN:She served a simple meal for her unexpected guests.
翻譯:她為不請自來的客人準備了一頓簡單的飯菜。
總結建議
在大多數日常情境中，使用 "have a meal" 或 "eat" 來表達「吃飯」會比使用動詞 "meal" 更為自然。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Meal" and similar words?How to choose "Meal" vs alternatives?
meal vs eat
"meal" 是名詞，指一餐或膳食；"eat" 是動詞，指吃的動作。
meal vs dine
"meal" 是名詞，指一餐；"dine" 是動詞，指正式或悠閒地用餐。
meal vs feast
"meal" 指普通的一餐；"feast" 指豐盛的大餐或宴席。
口語用法
How is "Meal" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Meal"?
引述
在轉述他人說過的話時，有時會用 "meal" 來指代「吃飯」這個活動，使對話更生活化。 EN: He was like, "Let's just meal together and figure it out." 翻譯: 他就說：「我們就一起吃個飯，邊吃邊想辦法。」
EN:She texted me, "Don't meal alone, come join us!"
翻譯:她傳訊息給我說：「別一個人吃飯，過來跟我們一起吧！」
語氣強調
在口語中，有時會重複或拉長 "meal" 來表達對「好好吃一頓」的期待或強調其重要性。 EN: I'm not just snacking—I need a real meal-meal. 翻譯: 我不是隨便吃點零食——我需要好好吃一頓「正餐」。
EN:After that hike, we are going to meeeal so hard.
翻譯:爬完那座山之後，我們一定要大吃一頓。
停頓填充
在思考下一句話或列舉事項時，"meal" 可能被用作一個隨意的填充詞，特別是在討論飲食計畫的對話中。 EN: So for tomorrow, we have... meal... and then maybe a movie? 翻譯: 所以明天的計畫是…吃飯…然後也許看場電影？
EN:My weekend plans? Uh, meal, sleep, repeat.
翻譯:我的週末計畫？呃，吃飯、睡覺，無限循環。
正式書寫注意：在正式寫作或報告中，應避免將 "meal" 用作動詞（如 "to meal together"），或上述口語中的彈性用法。請使用更標準的動詞如 "eat"、"dine" 或名詞片語如 "have a meal" 來保持文體的嚴謹性。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Meal"?What fixed phrases with "Meal" should I remember?
meal prep
noun
預先準備餐點（通常指一次準備多餐）
meal ticket
noun
飯票；賴以維生的人或事物
square meal
noun
豐盛的一餐；營養均衡的一餐
meal deal
noun
套餐優惠（主餐搭配飲料或配菜的組合價）
make a meal of
verb phrase
對…小題大作；過度處理或誇大
Meals on Wheels
noun (proper)
送餐到府服務（通常針對長者或行動不便者）
light meal
noun
輕食；簡單的一餐
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Meal"?Which "Meal" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×We meal together every Sunday.
✓We have a meal together every Sunday.
"Meal" 作為動詞非常罕見且正式，通常僅用於特定情境（如將穀物磨成粉）。在表達「吃飯」或「用餐」時，應使用 "have a meal"、"eat" 或 "dine"。
×The mill will meal before shipping.
✓The mill will meal the grain before shipping.
動詞 "meal"（磨成粉）是及物動詞，必須接一個受詞（通常是 grain, wheat 等穀物）。
×I mealed some oats for breakfast.
✓I ground some oats for breakfast.
動詞 "meal" 的過去式並非 "mealed"。由於此動詞極度罕用，在描述「研磨食物」時，使用更常見的動詞 "grind" (ground) 更為自然。
×I need to meal. I'm so hungry.
✓I need to eat. I'm so hungry.
動詞 "meal" 不適用於日常口語中表達「吃東西」或「感到飢餓」。應使用 "eat", "have something to eat", 或 "get a meal"。
×Don't forget to meal your dog.
✓Don't forget to feed your dog.
這裡想表達的是「餵食」，但誤用了名詞 "meal"（一餐）作為動詞。正確的動詞是 "feed"。動詞 "meal" 沒有「餵食」的意思。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Meal"?What are tense/participle forms of "Meal"?
meals(3rd_singular)mealing(present_participle)mealed(past)mealed(past_participle)