The word "table" primarily refers to a piece of furniture with a flat top supported by legs, used for various purposes like dining or placing items. It can also denote a table in a restaurant, a surface for games like billiards, or a list of facts and figures arranged in rows and columns. In mathematics, it specifically means multiplication tables. As a verb, "table" means to formally present something for discussion (British English) or to postpone discussion (American English). Idioms include "on the table," meaning a proposal is open for consideration, and "turn the tables," signifying a reversal of fortunes.
table 是一个名词,指家具,例如桌子。它也可以指餐厅的餐桌,供人用餐或玩牌。此外,table 可指包含信息或数字的表格、列表或用于特定游戏(如台球)的特殊台面。在体育领域,table 指代竞赛队伍的排名表。在数学中,它特指乘法表。作为动词,table 在英式英语中意为正式提交某物供讨论,而在美式英语中意为将某事(如议案)留待日后处理。短语如 "on the table" 表示某项提议被提出供考虑,而 "turn the tables" 指扭转不利局面。
[N-COUNT 可数名词]桌子;台子 A table is a piece of furniture with a flat top that you put things on or sit at.
She was sitting at the kitchen table eating a currant bun...
她正坐在餐桌旁,吃着葡萄干圆面包。
I placed his drink on the small table at his elbow.
我把他的饮料放在他肘边的小桌子上。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词](饭店的)饭桌,餐桌 If you ask for a table in a restaurant, you want to have a meal there.
I'd like a table for two at about 8:30, please...
我想订一张 8:30 左右的双人桌。
I booked a table at the Savoy Grill...
我在萨沃伊烧烤店订了张桌子。
You will join us at our table, won't you?
你会过来和我们一起吃,对吗?
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[VERB 动词]正式提出,提交(议案) If someone tables a proposal, they say formally that they want it to be discussed at a meeting.
[V n]
[mainly BRIT 主英]
They've tabled a motion criticising the Government for doing nothing about the problem.
他们提交了一项动议,批评政府在该问题上无所作为。
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[VERB 动词]搁置(提案、计划) If someone tables a proposal or plan which has been put forward, they decide to discuss it or deal with it at a later date, rather than straight away.
[V n]
[AM 美]
We will table that for later.
那个问题我们留到以后再讨论吧。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]表;表格;目录 A table is a written set of facts and figures arranged in columns and rows.
[also N num]
Consult the table on page 104...
参阅 104 页的表格。
Other research supports the figures in Table 3.3.
其他研究也可证实表 3.3 中的数据。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词](1 至 12 的)乘法表 A table is a list of the multiplications of numbers between one and twelve. Children often have to learn tables at school.
[oft poss N]
He didn't know his eleven-times table...
他不知道11的乘法口诀。
I attempted to learn my tables.
我努力背诵乘法表。
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See also:
coffee table
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dressing table
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negotiating table
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round table
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tea table
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[PHRASE 短语]提交讨论;摆到桌面上 If you put something on the table, you present it at a meeting for it to be discussed.
[PHR after v]
This is one of the best packages we've put on the table in years...
这是我们几年来提交的最好的几套方案之一。
It means that all the options are at least on the table.
这就意味着,至少所有的选择都已经摆到了桌面上。
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[PHRASE 短语]扭转局面;转败为胜 If you turn the tables on someone, you change the situation completely, so that instead of them causing problems for you, you are causing problems for them.
[V inflects]
The only question is whether the President can use his extraordinary political skills to turn the tables on his opponents.
唯一的问题是,总统能否运用他杰出的政治手腕化被动为主动,击败对手。
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to put your cards on the table→see:
card
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Oxford
table★/ˈteɪbl; NAmEˈteɪbl/
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tabletablestabledtablingnoun★furniture 家具1★a piece of furniture that consists of a flat top supported by legs 桌子;枱子;几◆a kitchen table厨房用桌◆A table for two, please (= in a restaurant).请安排两人一桌的位子。◆I'd like to book a tablefor tonight (= in a restaurant).我想为今天晚上预订一个桌位。◆to set the table(= to put the plates, knives, etc. on it for a meal)摆餐具◆( BrE also) to lay the table摆餐具◆to clear the table(= take away the dirty plates, etc. at the end of a meal)(餐后)清理餐桌◆He questioned her next morning over the breakfast table (= during breakfast).第二天早上,他一边吃着早餐一边查问她。◆( BrE) ( formal) Children must learn to behave at table.小孩必须学会吃饭时的规矩。◆a billiard/snooker/pool table枱球╱斯诺克╱普尔球枱HELPThere are many compounds ending in table.You will find them at their place in the alphabet. 以 table 结尾的复合词很多,可在各字母中的适当位置查到。people 人2the people sitting at a table for a meal or to play cards, etc. (就餐或玩牌等的)一桌人◆He kept the whole table entertained with his jokes.他笑话不断,把全桌人逗得直乐。☞see also
round-table
list of facts/numbers 细目╱数字表3★a list of facts or numbers arranged in a special order, usually in rows and columns 表;一览表◆a table of contents(= a list of the main points or information in a book, usually at the front of the book)目录◆Table 2 shows how prices and earnings have increased over the past 20 years.表 2 显示了过去 20 年来价格和收入的增长情况。☞see also
periodic table
in sport 体育运动4a list of sports teams, countries, schools, etc. that shows their position in a competition, etc. (竞赛等的)名次表,排名榜,积分表◆If Arsenal win this game they'll go to the top of the table.阿森纳队如果赢得这场比赛,就会登上积分榜首。◆school performance league tables校级联赛积分表mathematics 数学5=
multiplication table
◆Do you know your six times table?你会背六的乘法口诀吗?☞see also
turntable
,
water table
IDIOMSˌbring sth to the ˈparty/ˈtableto contribute sth useful to a discussion, project, etc. 为(讨论、项目等)作出贡献◆What Hislop brought to the table was real commitment and energy.希斯洛普作出的贡献是他全身心的投入和干劲。on the ˈtable1( BrE) (of a plan, suggestion, etc. 计划、建议等)offered to people so that they can consider or discuss it 提供考虑;提交讨论◆Management have put several new proposals on the table.管理部门已将几项新的建议提交讨论。2( especially NAmE) (of a plan, suggestion, etc. 计划、建议等)not going to be discussed or considered until a future date 搁置turn the ˈtables (on sb)to change a situation so that you are now in a stronger position than the person who used to be in a stronger position than you 扭转形势;转变局面;转弱为强☞more at
card
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drink
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wait
v.verb1tablesth ( BrE) to present sth formally for discussion (正式)提出,把…列入议事日程◆They have tabled a motion for debate at the next Party Conference.他们已经提出一项动议,在下次党的会议上进行辩论。2tablesth ( NAmE) to leave an idea, a proposal, etc. to be discussed at a later date (将主意、建议等)搁置◆They voted to table the proposal until the following meeting.他们投票决定把这项建议留到下次会议讨论。table/ˈteɪbl; NAmEˈteɪbl/
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table1 noun
table2 verb
tableta‧ble1 /ˈteɪbəl/ ●●●S1W1 noun [countable]
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1table (1)furniture a piece of furniture with a flat top supported by legs: The food was served on long tables. →
coffee table
, dressing table
2restaurant a table for people to eat at in a restaurant: I've booked a table for two.3sport/game snooker/billiard/ping-pong etc table a special table for playing a particular indoor sport or game on4list a list of numbers, facts, or information arranged in rows across and down a pagetable of a table of results the table of contents5on the table an offer, idea etc that is on the table has been officially suggested and someone is considering it: The offer on the table is a 10% wage increase.6turn the tables (on somebody) to change a situation completely, so that someone loses an advantage and you gain one: The tables were turned in the second half, when Leeds United scored from the penalty spot.7under the table informal money that is paid under the table is paid secretly and illegally: Payments were made under the table to local officials.8maths times table a list that young children learn, in which all the numbers between 1 and 12 are multiplied by each otherSYN multiplication tablethree/four etc times table He’s 12 years old and still doesn’t know his three times table.9group the group of people sitting around a table: His stories kept the whole table amused.COLLOCATIONSverbsset/lay the table (=put knives, forks etc on a table before a meal)· The table was set for fourteen.clear the table (=take plates etc off)· Do you want me to clear the table?sit at a table· He was sitting at a corner table.sit around a table· We sat around the table and talked.get up from/leave the table· She stood up from her chair and left the table.book/reserve a table (=in a restaurant)· I've booked a table for four at a local restaurant.NOUN + tabledinner/breakfast table· Will you clear the breakfast table?bedside/kitchen/dining-room table· They were chatting around the kitchen table.
table1 noun
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Verb Table
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1table a proposal/question/motion etc British English to formally present a proposal etc for other people to discuss: Dr Clark tabled a motion for debate at next month’s committee meeting.2table a bill/measure/proposal etc American English to leave a bill etc to be discussed or dealt with in the future