table
含义: A piece of furniture with a flat top; a chart of data
A 'table' is a piece of furniture with a flat surface on legs, used for eating, working, or placing items. It also refers to a chart or arrangement of data in rows and columns. As a verb, in British English 'to table' means to present for discussion (opposite meaning in American English!). Phrases include 'table manners,' 'on the table' (available for discussion).
例句
- Let's sit at the table and have dinner. 让我们坐在桌边吃晚饭。Sentémonos a la mesa y cenemos.テーブルに座って夕食にしましょう。테이블에 앉아서 저녁 식사합시다.
- The results are shown in Table 2 on page 15. 结果显示在第15页的表2中。Los resultados se muestran en la Tabla 2 de la página 15.結果は15ページの表2に示されています。결과는 15페이지의 표 2에 나와 있습니다.
- The proposal will be tabled at tomorrow's meeting. 该提案将在明天的会议上提出讨论。La propuesta se presentará en la reunión de mañana.その提案は明日の会議で提出される予定です。그 제안은 내일 회의에서 제출될 예정입니다.
发音
用法指南
语境: general
语气: neutral
起源与历史
From Latin 'tabula' meaning 'a board, a plank, a flat piece'. The Romans used flat boards for writing, gaming, and dining, and all these senses came into English through Old French.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
故事与趣闻
Confusingly, 'to table' means opposite things in British vs American English. In Britain, 'tabling a motion' means presenting it for discussion. In America, it means postponing discussion indefinitely!
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