Before taking him down to Maryland we are inviting a few friends to meet him here-only a little dinner-with a reception afterwards.
带他去马里兰之前，我们想请一些朋友到此和他见见面--吃一顿便饭吧--然后，举行一个欢迎会。Bennet had so carefully provided for the entertainment of her brother and sister, that they did not once sit down to a family dinner.
班纳特太太小心周到地为她的弟弟和弟妇安排得十分热闹，以致他们夫妇不曾在她家里吃过一顿便饭。Glad to hear it. Would you like an informal dinner with us tonight? Mr. Li asked me to inquire.
很高兴听你这么说。你愿意今晚和我们一起吃顿便饭吗？李先生要问我一声。They were about to have lunch when phoned, and they asked him to take potluck with them.
他们准备吃饭时他打来电话，于是他们请他一道吃便饭。One co-op meets every two months for a potluck, an occasion to socialize as well as deal with any concerns.
每两个月，协会成员们要相互见面，吃顿便饭，这是一个交往以及解决一些问题的时机。'Couldn't you ask him here dinner or something? ' said the Mole.
“能不能邀他来这里——吃顿便饭什么的？”鼹鼠问。He asked me to stay for a light meal.
他邀我留下来吃顿便饭。There is always a place for you at your table.
请你随时来吃便饭。With all these options, don't be surprised if you walk in for a quick lunch and end up leaving three hours later.
这么多的选择下，很有可能你只是进门吃个便饭，三个小时后才离开。