Without delay, port and after dinner drinks were served (at least to the men), ashtrays were placed on the dinner tables, and cigars were offered.

波特酒和餐后饮料被及时端了上来(至少在男士这里)，烟灰缸也摆上了餐桌，还有雪茄烟。

youdao

Why did the Germans politely refuse the Korean's invitation to go out for dinner and drinks?

为什么德国人会礼貌地拒绝韩国人出去吃饭和喝酒的邀请？

youdao

The Germans were so tired that they politely turned down the Korean's invitation to go out for dinner and drinks, since they wanted to return to their hotel and get some rest.

德国人太累了，他们礼貌地拒绝了韩国人邀请他们出去吃饭和喝酒，因为他们想回旅馆休息一下。

youdao

Now there is a movement to bring scientists out of the laboratory and into the community for talks over dinner and drinks.

VOA: special.2010.05.14

But there is a movement to bring scientists out of the lab and into the community for a dialogue over dinner and drinks.

VOA: standard.2010.05.04

Otherwise-sane people check their smartphones obsessively, even during pre-dinner drinks, and send e-mails first thing in the morning and last thing at night.

ECONOMIST: Schumpeter

As the evening winds down, a private tent is set up with open views of the torch-lit plaza, though couples can also choose to climb another temple for after-dinner drinks.

BBC: Sleep at the base of a Maya temple

An invite to dinner, drinks, a movie or shopping will be met with a similar excuse.

CNN: Living with Crohn's disease: 'Today I will fight again'