a la carte的词源

英文词源

a la carte

1826, from French à la carte, literally "by the card" (see card (n.1)); in other words, "ordered by separate items." Distinguished from a table d'hôte, meal served at a fixed, inclusive price.

中文词源

a la carte：按菜单点菜

来自法语。字面意思by the card. Carte, 卡片，菜单，同card.

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