趣味青春英语电台 第229期:Pop the question

 　　Idiom:

　　Pop the question ( propose )

　　Hit the book:

　　Eatery

　　Spell

　　Scandal

　　Culprit

　　Statistic¹

　　Patron

　　Reputation

　　Buffet²

　　Down fall

　　Outbreak

　　Restaurants, institutions, eateries, and home kitchens are all charged with one task. Keeping diners safe from food poisoning and food-borne illness.

1 statistic   

n.统计量；adj.统计的，统计学的

参考例句：

• Official statistics show real wages declining by 24%.官方统计数字表明实际工资下降了24%。
• There are no reliable statistics for the number of deaths in the battle.关于阵亡人数没有可靠的统计数字。

2 buffet   

n.自助餐；饮食柜台；餐台

参考例句：

• Are you having a sit-down meal or a buffet at the wedding?你想在婚礼中摆桌宴还是搞自助餐？
• Could you tell me what specialties you have for the buffet?你能告诉我你们的自助餐有什么特色菜吗？