Turn we next the other way for a look at ourselves. An American lady who had brought a letter of introduction to an Englishman in London was in consequence asked to lunch. He naturally and hospitably gathered to meet her various distinguished guests. Afterwards she wrote him that she wished him to invite her to lunch again, as she had matters of importance to tell him. Why, then, didn't she ask him to lunch with her? Can you see? I think I do.英文原著 · 《A Straight Deal》
The meeting was protracted, and at one o'clock Mr. Gould suggested an adjournment for luncheon, the meeting to reconvene at two. Turning to Edward, the financier said: "You may go out to luncheon and return in an hour." So, on Sunday afternoon, with the Windsor Hotel on the opposite corner as the only visible place to get something to eat, but where he could not afford to go, Edward, with just fifteen cents in his pocket, was turned out to find a luncheon place.英文原著 · 《The Americanization of Edward Bok》
"You may want to prepare for lunch."
Mr. Carter had two connecting rooms on the second floor, one of which he used as a bed-chamber. The furniture was handsome and costly, and Phil, who was not used to city houses, thought it luxurious. Phil washed his face and hands, and brushed his hair. Then a bell rang, and following his new friend, he went down to lunch. Lunch was set out in the front basement. When Phil and Mr. Carter entered the room a lady was standing by the fire, and beside her was a boy of about Phil's age.英文原著 · 《The Errand Boy》
"That is a bright idea, and you are a good fellow," said Vizard. "Go and meet the pest, by all means, and bring her here to luncheon. After luncheon we will drive her up to the farm and ensconce her."英文原著 · 《A Woman-Hater》
At the moment a waiter entered the room and began to lay the table for luncheon. He kept open the door to the corridor, and he had the luncheon at a point just outside the door. His excursions to the trays were flying ones, so that, as far as Coke's purpose was concerned, the waiter was always in the room. Moreover, Coke was obliged, naturally, to depart at once. He had bungled everything.英文原著 · 《Active Service》
We arranged the being late for lunch problem by having dinner at five and cutting the lunch out. Bruce and Nan came over for dinner and we had a very jolly time. They all asked after you all, and drank to our re-union at Marion in July. Later they all tried to come with us on the train. It looked so attractive with electric lights in each seat, and observation car and library. A reporter interviewed us and Mr. Clark gave us a box of segars and a bottle of whiskey. But they will not last, as will Dad's razors and your housewife.英文原著 · 《Adventures and Letters》
"Knock-knock." "Who's there?" "Ross Geller's lunch." "Ross Geller's lunch, who?" "Ross Geller's lunch. Please don't take me. Okay?" I'm surprised you didn't go home wearing your lunch.Ha-ha-ha.美剧 · 《Friends》
Is this like the time you invited me to lunch, but then, when I got to the restaurant, you texted me to tell me you weren't coming because you were at a strip club "eating stripper" for lunch, and also, it was my birthday?美剧 · 《Bojack Horseman》
Instead of crew lunch today, your star has arranged for his favorite burrito truck to bring you lunch.美剧 · 《Bojack Horseman》
They'll let us play fast and loose with the menu, order lunch things for dinner, dinner things for lunch!美剧 · 《Modern Family》