单词 | table lamp |
释义 | > as lemmastable lamp table lamp n. a small lamp designed to stand on a table; (also occasionally) any lamp used to light a table. ΚΠ c1849 J. S. Coyne How to settle Accts. with Laundress 3 Table at back, L., on which is a table lamp. 1859 G. Measom Illustr. Guide Lancs. & Carlisle Railways 175 (advt.) Table-lamps from 10s. 6d. each. 1922 A. Bennett Lilian ii. vii. 119 It was the silver table-lamps..that impressed her. 1923 E. Wharton Son at Front i. vi A hanging table-lamp under a beaded shade. 1976 ‘W. Trevor’ Children of Dynmouth iii. 60 Only a table-lamp burned, its weak bulb not up to the task of fully illuminating the room. 2000 Lighting Jrnl. Mar. 26/2 This mix of ‘low’ and ‘high’ lights is actually a substitute for the effect of table lamps, which are impractical in many restaurants. < as lemmas |
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