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Vocabulary
Treat
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Some people see places like McDonald's as a treat ...
--- Does "treat" here mean "pleasure" or a "present"?
Some people see places like McDonald's as a treat ...
--- Does "treat" here mean "pleasure" or a "present"?
Top answer
Yes, that's right. A treat can be something tangible, like a piece of candy, a slice of pie, or a bowl of ice cream; it can also be an even, such as a meal at the Golden Arches. We also use the verb to indicate that one person is doing something for another: I'm thirsty.
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Yes, that's right. A treat can be something tangible, like a piece of candy, a slice of pie, or a bowl of ice cream; it can also be an even, such as a meal at the Golden Arches. We also use the verb to indicate that one person is doing something for another: I'm thirsty. Come, let me treat [ verb ] you to a gin and tonic down at the bar. Waiter, please give me the bill; this
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