table
noun
Definitions of table noun
furniture(家具)
- A1Countable(可数名词)
A flat surface, typically supported by four legs, used for placing objects.
桌子;桌
We need a larger table to accommodate all of this food.
我们需要一张更大的桌子来放所有的食物。
The children are drawing on the table.
孩子们正在桌子上画画。
This table is made of solid wood.
这张桌子是实木制成的。
- Countable(可数名词)
A desk used for working in an office.
办公桌
My table is covered in documents.
我的办公桌上堆满了文件。
She needs a bigger table to hold all her equipment.
她需要一张更大的桌子来放置所有设备。
I clean my table every morning.
我每天早上都会清理我的桌子。
group(人群)
- Singular/Plural verb(单复数动词)
The group of people sitting at a table.
一桌人
The table of guests seemed to be enjoying their dinner.
那桌的客人似乎很享受他们的晚餐。
The server is attending to that table.
服务员正在照料那桌客人。
That table was quite noisy due to their celebration.
那桌因为他们的庆祝活动而相当吵闹。
information(信息)
- B1Countable(可数名词)
A structured arrangement of facts and figures in rows and columns, often in print.
表格
The report includes a table of sales figures.
报告中包括了一份销售数据的表格。
We can use the table to compare prices of different products.
我们可以使用表格来比较不同产品的价格。
Please enter the data into the table.
请将数据输入到表格中。
- Countable(可数名词)
A multiplication table.
乘法表。
The children are learning their multiplication tables.
孩子们正在学习乘法表。
We use multiplication tables to help with math calculations.
我们使用乘法表来帮助数学计算。
He recited the multiplication table to help him with the quiz.
他背诵乘法表来帮助他完成测验。
Phrases of table noun
- set the table
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？
- table of contents
A list of the parts of a book, usually found at the beginning, that shows the order in which the parts appear.
（书籍的）目录
• Please refer to the table of contents to understand the structure of the chapters in this book.
请参考目录以了解这本书的章节结构。
verb
Definitions of table verb
- Transitive(及物动词)
To present something for discussion.
提出某事以供讨论。
She tabled the issue for discussion by the committee.
她将这个问题提交给委员会讨论。
They will table the proposal at the next meeting.
他们将在下次会议上提出这项提案。
He tabled the findings in the report for discussion.
他将报告中的发现提交讨论。
- Transitive(及物动词)
To postpone discussion of a topic.
延迟对某个主题的讨论。
They decided to table the proposal until the next meeting.
他们决定将提案延后到下次会议讨论。
The issue was tabled to allow more time for preparation.
这个问题被延后讨论以争取更多准备时间。
They tabled the item due to time constraints.
由于时间限制，他们将该事项延后讨论。
Idioms
- under the table
Refers to actions or transactions conducted secretly or privately, often with the intent of being concealed from public knowledge or scrutiny.
台面下
• They tried to pay the officials under the table to ensure the contract was signed smoothly.
他们试图在台面下支付官员，以确保合约顺利签署。
- on the table
Refers to a plan, proposal, or idea that has been formally introduced and is available for discussion and consideration.
（计划、提议等）被提出以供讨论，正式提交考虑。
• After several meetings, they finally put their proposal on the table.
经过几次会议后，他们终于将提案摆在桌面上讨论。