cater /ˈkeɪtə/ star2 CET6 TEM4 (catering,catered,caters)

• 1.  

  V-I（不及物动词） To cater to a group of people means to provide all the things that they need or want. 满足…需要; 迎合

  例：

  We cater to an exclusive clientele.

  我们满足一个特殊客户群的需求。

• 2.  

  V-I（不及物动词） To cater to something means to take it into account. 考虑

  例：

  Exercise classes cater to all levels of fitness.

  训练课照顾到各种健康状况。

• 3.  

  V-T（及物动词） If a person or company caters an occasion such as a wedding or a party, they provide food and drink for all the people there. (在婚礼、派对等场合) 提供餐饮服务; 承办酒席

  例：

  ...a full-service restaurant equipped to cater large events.

  …一家承办大型活动及提供全方位服务的饭店。

• 4.  

  （） → see also catering