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　　Buffet restaurants are widely popular because they allow customers to try lots of tasty dishes at a fixed cost. The modern buffet has its roots in a traditional Swedish practice where appetizers—such as bread, butter, and cheese—and drinks were served before the main meal. Over time, this pre-dinner snack evolved into a full meal that consisted of cold and warm dishes. Eventually, it spread beyond Sweden and became popular across Europe.

　　自助餐厅因允许顾客以固定的价格尝试许多美味的菜肴而广受欢迎。现代的自助餐起源于瑞典的一项传统习俗，其中如面包、奶油和起司等开胃小菜和饮品会在主餐之前供应。随著时间的推移，这种晚餐前的小点心演变成一顿包含冷盘热菜的完整餐点。最终，它不仅仅在瑞典，在欧洲各地也都蔚为风潮。

生活必备字词：

buffet　n. 自助餐

tasty　a. 美味的，可口的

have one’s roots in...　　根源于∕来自于……

consist of...　　包含……；由……组成

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本文节录自《常春藤生活英语》杂志，完整内容请见十二月号。