Singaporean Mandarin Database

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释义

名词

通常设在室内、有冷气的饮食中心。

DEFINITION

Noun

An air-conditioned area where food is sold, usually located in shopping malls.

由来
  • 源自英语词语“food court”。
  • 1985年，第一家食阁 Picnic Food Court 在史格士购物中心 （Scotts Shopping Centre）设立，为食客提供价格合宜的美食和舒适的环境，因此受到新加坡人的欢迎，之后食阁越来越普遍。
  • 食阁大多设在大型的购物中心或商业大厦内，主要采用自助服务。
ETYMOLOGY
  • The Mandarin term “食阁” literally means “food court” in English.
  • In 1985, Singapore’s first food court, Picnic Food Court, opened at Scotts Shopping Centre. It provided shoppers with affordable cooked food in a pleasant environment, and proved very popular. Subsequently, more food courts opened around Singapore.
  • Most food courts are situated within larger shopping centres or commercial buildings, and are mainly self-service.
例句
食阁在装潢注入古早南洋韵味，怀旧家具、古董装饰、复古海报、儿时玩具和游戏，要勾起宾客们的旧时回忆。（《联合早报》，25/11/2017）
SAMPLE SENTENCE
The new food court injects a hint of Nanyang nostalgia in its decor by using traditional chairs and tables, antique furnishings, retro posters and vintage toys and games, so patrons can relive the good old days. (Lianhe Zaobao, 25/11/2017)
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