We were taken out for a meal at the company's expense.

公司出钱请我们外出就餐。

《牛津词典》

I would rather pay for a meal than watch nine friends pick over and split a bill.

我宁愿付整顿饭钱而不愿看着9个朋友仔细算计、分摊账单。

《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》

Though it is not necessarily expected that you give a gift to your host, it is considered polite to do so, especially if you have been invited for a meal.

虽然不一定要送礼物给主人，但这样做被视为一种礼貌，尤其当你被邀请吃饭的时候。

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When we got together for a meal at a restaurant, Al paid every time.

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This Thursday is a day for families and friends to share a special holiday meal and think about what they are thankful for.

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He said he agreed to go for a meal when he was robbed at knifepoint.

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On a recent Saturday evening in Prescott, Ariz. i walked the town square looking for a meal.

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Mr. Humphrey was able to invite potential investors in for a meal and get them to sign on.

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