repast
repast — noun
- repastsingular
- repastsplural
1. a quantity of food and drink that a person or group eats at one time, especially
a quantity of food and drink that a person or group eats at one time, especially when the meal is formal or elaborately prepared. In modern everyday English, the simpler word 'meal' is far more common.
After the wedding, guests were invited to a lavish repast in the ballroom.
collocation: lavish repast
Valentina prepared a simple repast of bread, cheese, and olives for her friends.
repast + of + [simple foods]
The weary travellers found shelter at the inn, where a hot repast was waiting.
Emma cleared the table and set out a modest repast of cold meats and bread.
The book describes a medieval repast where the lord dined on roast swan.
文法句型
repast + of + [food/drink]
adjective + repast
用法筆記
Frequently preceded by an adjective (lavish repast, modest repast, simple repast). Avoid using this word in casual conversation — 'meal' or 'dinner' will sound more natural. Common in historical fiction and formal invitations.
常見錯誤
repast — verb
- repastpresent simple I / you / we / they
- repasts3rd person singular
- repasting-ing form
- repastedpast simple
1. to eat food, especially in large or elaborate amounts, often in the company of o
to eat food, especially in large or elaborate amounts, often in the company of others. The verb form of 'repast' is now very rare and appears only in historical or literary writing.
The knights repasted on roasted meat and ale after returning from the hunt.
repast + on + [food/drink]
Having repasted heartily, the travellers settled by the fire for the night.
archaic adverb: repast + heartily
The manuscript describes how the monks would repast in silence after evening prayers.
In the old tale, the travellers repasted on wild berries and fish by the river.
- fast
to abstain from food, often for religious or health reasons
文法句型
repast + on/upon + [food]
用法筆記
Only found in historical, literary, or intentionally archaic contexts. The modern equivalent is simply 'eat' or 'dine'. Often followed by 'on' or 'upon' to specify the food consumed.