词源同coffee. -teria, 地名后缀。原指兼卖咖啡的小餐馆。

1. People are sprawled on makeshift beds in the cafeteria.

人们懒散地躺在食堂里搭起的临时床铺上。

2. Does the college cafeteria provide a healthful diet?

大学餐厅供应的膳食是否有益健康呢？

3. In the cafeteria we serve ourselves.

在自助餐馆我们是自己拿菜的.

4. I went and had an overpriced cup of coffee in the hotel cafeteria.

我去酒店的咖啡厅喝了一杯要价奇高的咖啡。

5. I noticed a lone man in the cafeteria swabbing the floor as I passed.

我路过时注意到一个男子独自在自助餐厅里拖地。