set the table

Related to word: table

Pharse

Definition

  1. To arrange the necessary items such as cutlery and dishes on a table in preparation for a meal.

    摆餐桌

    • Dinner is almost ready; could you please set the table?

      晚餐快准备好了,你可以摆桌子吗?

    • The children are required to set the table before dinner every day.

      孩子们每天晚餐前都必须摆桌子。

    • We need a little more time to get dinner ready, but you can set the table in the meantime.

      我们还需要一点时间准备晚餐,但你可以先摆桌子。