Vocab List 词汇表
Cafeteria
学校食堂
School dining hall where you choose and pay for your own food — multiple stations, different options every day
Lunch period
午餐时间
A 25-45 minute window in the middle of the school day — when the cafeteria is most socially intense
Food allergies
食物过敏
Dietary restrictions taken very seriously in American schools — always disclose yours, there are always alternatives
Pack a lunch
自带午餐
Bringing food from home instead of buying at school — completely normal, no stigma attached
Tray
餐盘
The plastic tray you carry food on — return it to the designated area when done, it's etiquette