How do you use "Eats" in a sentence?

Any good eats around here? I'm starving. This neighborhood has amazing eats — Thai, Mexican, Ethiopian, all within a block. We found some cheap eats near the beach.

Eats

Q: What does "Eats" mean?

Food, or places to eat — used as a casual noun. 'Eats' is a laid-back way to refer to food or dining options. 'Good eats' means good food. 'Let's find some eats' means let's find a place to eat. The Food Network show 'Good Eats' (1999-2012) with Alton Brown popularized the term for a new generation.

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Significado: Food, or places to eat — used as a casual noun.

食物，或吃饭的地方——作为名词的随意说法。

Comida, o sitios para comer — usado como sustantivo informal.

食べ物、または食事できる場所——カジュアルな名詞として使われる。

먹을 것, 또는 먹을 만한 곳——캐주얼한 명사로 사용.

'Eats' is a laid-back way to refer to food or dining options. 'Good eats' means good food. 'Let's find some eats' means let's find a place to eat. The Food Network show 'Good Eats' (1999-2012) with Alton Brown popularized the term for a new generation.

'Eats'是一种很随意的说法，用来指食物或吃饭的地方。'Good eats'意思是好吃的东西。'Let's find some eats'意思是去找个吃饭的地方。美食频道的节目《Good Eats》（1999-2012）让这个词在新一代人中流行开来。

'Eats' es una forma desenfadada de referirse a la comida o a las opciones gastronómicas. 'Good eats' significa buena comida. 'Let's find some eats' significa vamos a buscar un sitio para comer. El programa de Food Network 'Good Eats' (1999-2012) con Alton Brown popularizó el término para una nueva generación.

「eats」は食べ物や飲食店をくだけた感じで表す言葉。「good eats」は美味しい食べ物。「Let's find some eats」は食べる場所を探そうという意味。フードネットワークの番組「Good Eats」（1999-2012年、アルトン・ブラウン出演）がこの言葉を新しい世代に広めた。

'Eats'는 음식이나 식사 장소를 가리키는 가벼운 표현이다. 'Good eats'는 맛있는 음식을 뜻한다. 'Let's find some eats'는 먹을 곳을 찾자는 의미다. 앨턴 브라운의 푸드 네트워크 프로그램 'Good Eats'(1999-2012)가 이 표현을 새 세대에게 널리 알렸다.

Ejemplos

Any good eats around here? I'm starving.
这附近有好吃的地方吗？我快饿死了。
¿Hay algo bueno para comer por aquí? Me muero de hambre.
この辺にうまいメシ屋ある？腹ペコなんだ。
이 근처에 맛집 있어? 배고파 죽겠어.
This neighborhood has amazing eats — Thai, Mexican, Ethiopian, all within a block.
这片街区吃的太棒了——泰国菜、墨西哥菜、埃塞俄比亚菜，全在一个街区内。
Este barrio tiene una comida increíble — tailandesa, mexicana, etíope, todo a una manzana de distancia.
この界隈はメシが最高——タイ、メキシカン、エチオピアン、全部一ブロック以内にある。
이 동네는 맛집이 대박이야——태국, 멕시코, 에티오피아 음식점이 다 한 블록 안에 있어.
We found some cheap eats near the beach.
我们在海滩附近找到了便宜又好吃的地方。
Encontramos comida barata cerca de la playa.
ビーチの近くで安くていい店見つけたよ。
해변 근처에서 저렴하고 괜찮은 먹을 곳을 찾았어.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: food recommendations, travel, dining

Tono: casual, friendly

✓ Correcto

Know any good eats nearby?
知道附近有什么好吃的吗？
¿Conoces algún buen sitio para comer por aquí?
この近くにいいメシ屋知ってる？
근처에 맛집 알아?
Best eats in the city.
全城最好吃的东西。
La mejor comida de la ciudad.
街で一番のグルメ。
이 도시 최고의 맛집.

✗ Incorrecto

Don't use in formal writing — 'The eats at this establishment are superb' sounds odd. Use 'food' or 'cuisine' instead
不要在正式文章中使用——'The eats at this establishment are superb'听起来很奇怪。应该用'food'或'cuisine'代替
No lo uses en textos formales — 'The eats at this establishment are superb' suena raro. Usa 'food' o 'cuisine' en su lugar
フォーマルな文章では使わないこと——「このお店のeatsは素晴らしい」は不自然。代わりに「food」や「cuisine」を使う
격식 있는 글에서는 사용하지 말 것——'The eats at this establishment are superb'는 어색하다. 대신 'food'나 'cuisine'을 사용할 것

Origen e historia

American colloquial usage from the early 20th century. 'Eats' as a noun for food is distinctly casual American English. Popularized further by food media and the Food Network show 'Good Eats.'

Contexto cultural

Era: Early 20th century, popularized by food media

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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