tables

英 [ˈteɪblz] 美 [ˈteɪblz]

n.  桌子; 台子; 几; (就餐或玩牌等的)一桌人; 表; 一览表
v.  (正式)提出,把…列入议事日程; (将主意、建议等)搁置
table的第三人称单数和复数

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柯林斯词典

  1. N-COUNT 桌子;台子
    A table is a piece of furniture with a flat top that you put things on or sit at.
    1. 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。
    2. 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。
  2. N-COUNT (饭店的)饭桌,餐桌
    If you ask for a table in a restaurant, you want to have a meal there.
    1. 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。
    2. I booked a table at the Savoy Grill...
      我在萨沃伊烧烤店订了张桌子。
    3. You will join us at our table, won't you?
      你会过来和我们一起吃,对吗?
  3. VERB 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.
    1. 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。
  4. VERB 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.
    1. We will table that for later.
      那个问题我们留到以后再讨论吧。
  5. N-COUNT 表;表格;目录
    A table is a written set of facts and figures arranged in columns and rows.
    1. Consult the table on page 104...
      参阅 104 页的表格。
    2. Other research supports the figures in Table 3.3.
      其他研究也可证实表 3.3 中的数据。
  6. N-COUNT (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.
    1. He didn't know his eleven-times table...
      他不知道11的乘法口诀。
    2. I attempted to learn my tables.
      我努力背诵乘法表。
  7. See also: coffee table dressing table negotiating table round table tea table
  8. PHRASE 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.
    1. 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。
    2. 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。
  9. PHRASE 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.
    1. 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。
  10. to put your cards on the table → see: card

双语例句

  1. Children sit round small tables, talking to each other
    孩子们围坐在小桌子旁,相互说着话。
  2. The tables were pushed close together so diners could talk across the aisles.
    桌子被往一块推,这样吃饭的人就能隔着过道说话。
  3. He sat at one of the round tables and tried to attract her attention.
    他坐在其中一张圆桌旁边,想引起她的注意。
  4. The tables were organised into six different categories
    餐桌被编为6个不同的类别。
  5. The caterers were already laying out the tables for lunch.
    负责餐饮的人已经在为午餐摆桌了。
  6. 'Get under cover!' shouted Billy, and we darted once more for the tables.
    “躲起来!”比利喊道,我们便又一次冲向桌子。
  7. The tables are fitted with a glass top to provide an even surface.
    桌子装了玻璃表面,因此十分平滑。
  8. As darkness fell outside, they sat down to eat at long tables.
    屋外夜幕降临,他们坐到长桌旁开始吃饭。
  9. Waiters glide between tightly packed tables bearing trays of pasta.
    侍者们端着一盘盘意大利面在拥挤的餐桌之间自如穿行。
  10. I manoeuvred my way among the tables to the back corner of the place
    我在桌子中间穿行,来到后面的角落里。
  11. The food is served on polished tables with mats.
    饭菜摆放在擦得铮亮、铺着衬垫的餐桌上。
  12. At the other tables couples were now in a mellow mood, chattering happily and drinking.
    其他桌上的情侣们正一边饮酒一边畅谈,兴致很高。
  13. Tables were piled high with local produce.
    桌上高高堆放着当地的农产品。
  14. The range includes chests of drawers, tables and wardrobes.
    该系列包括五斗柜、桌子和衣橱。
  15. A waiter was rapidly rearranging tables for the big group.
    一个服务生正在麻利地为这一大帮人重新布置餐桌。
  16. Seats, or sometimes entire tables, were reserved.
    一些散座,有时候是整桌,都被预订了。
  17. Round tables seat more people in the same space as a square table
    在相同的空间里,圆桌比起方桌可以坐下更多的人。
  18. I attempted to learn my tables.
    我努力背诵乘法表。
  19. 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。
  20. Like so many aspiring actresses, she ended up waiting tables and temping in office jobs
    和许许多多曾经满怀抱负的女演员一样,她最后只能端端盘子,在办公室打打零工。
  21. He weaved around the tables to where she sat with Bob
    他绕过一张张桌子,走到她和鲍勃坐着的地方。
  22. The girls took it in turn to wipe down the tables after meals
    女孩子们饭后轮流擦桌子。
  23. Our team turned the tables in the last five minutes by scoring two goals successively.
    我队在最后五分钟内连进两球,反败为胜。
  24. The bridegroom has given a wedding feast with twenty tables.
    男方摆了20桌酒席。
  25. The tables are in alignment.
    桌子摆得很整齐。
  26. Tables are usually made of wood.
    桌子通常是木材做的。
  27. It is very convenient to have mathematical tables.
    有数学用表很方便。
  28. We can provide seats for ten people if we put these two tables end to end.
    要是把两张桌子排在一起,我们就可以有十个座位了。
  29. Tom gratefully took in the comfortable sitting room, with its little tables crowded with ornaments.
    汤姆感激地接受了那舒适的起居室,连带几张摆满了装饰品的小桌。
  30. They seated at one of the three counsel-witness tables.
    他们俩坐在供律师和证人用的3张桌子中一张的边上。