No. 1,573 in Chinese
外卖
"外卖" means "takeout" or "food delivery."
In a sentence
我今晚打算通过手机应用点外卖。
I plan to order takeout through a mobile app tonight.
In this sentence, '外卖' (takeout) is used as an object in the context of ordering food from a restaurant utilizing a specific application.
外卖员已将我的餐送到了家里。
The takeout delivery worker has already delivered my meal to my home.
Here, '外卖' refers to a prepared meal being delivered by a worker specializing in this service. It is used as part of a possessive and descriptive phrase.
我们出去吃或点外卖，两者间你更喜欢哪一个？
Would you prefer going out to eat or ordering takeout?
In this context, '外卖' represents the concept of ordering food as an alternative to dining in, showcasing flexibility in dining options.
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