coffee-table book

noun

UK/ˈkɒf.i.teɪ.bᵊl ˌbʊk/
US/ˈkɑː.fi.teɪ.bᵊl ˌbʊk/

Definitions of coffee-table book noun

  1. Countable(可数名词)

    A large, often visually appealing, book, typically with a hardcover, designed for casual browsing rather than in-depth reading.

    大型精美图册

    • This coffee-table book on world architecture is the perfect gift for an architecture enthusiast.

      这本关于世界建筑的咖啡桌书是送给建筑爱好者的完美礼物。

    • She placed the photography coffee-table book on the living room table for guests to browse.

      她把这本摄影咖啡桌书放在客厅的桌子上供客人浏览。

    • We have a coffee-table book about modern art on our coffee table.

      我们的咖啡桌上有一本关于现代艺术的咖啡桌书。