cates

n. (pl.)
1. delicious food,delicacies,dainties可口的食物，美味佳肴。
△1H.IV.3.1.160(159):“I had rather live/Withcheese and garlic in a windmill,far,/ Than feed oncates and have him talk to me/In any summer housein Christendom.”我宁愿住在风车磨房里吃干酪和大蒜，也不愿住在基督教国家的任何别墅吃美味佳肴，但却要听着他跟我谈话。
△1H.VI.2.3.79: “Taste of your wine and seewhat cates you have，”尝一尝你家的美酒佳肴。
2. provisions食物。
△Com.3.1.28: “But though mycates be mean,take them in good part；”虽然寒舍饭菜粗陋，但请你不以为嫌。