| 单词 | table setting |
| 释义 | > as lemmastable setting table setting n. the action or activity of setting a table; the way in which a table is set; the cutlery, crockery, table linen, etc., used for this. ΘΚΠ the world > food and drink > food > setting table > [noun] table setting1844 the world > food and drink > food > setting table > table utensils > [noun] > a place-setting covera1612 couvert1768 table setting1844 place setting1950 setting1952 1844 Friend's Family 70 Martha's face brightened at the thought that she might be of some use after all, and the table setting went on again. 1921 C. Q. Murphy Hist. Art of Tablesetting 23 Manners improved and culinary art advanced to higher standards, the better to fit the richer and more elaborate tablesetting and silver service. 1937 Amer. Home Apr. 136/1 (advt.) It tells all the ways the Duncan Tear-drop pattern can fit into table settings, drinking ensembles, model arrangements for mantles, [etc.]. 1998 A. L. Secara tr. M. Pinçon & M. Pinçon-Charlot Grand Fortunes 87 The vast table, under its imposing chandelier, served as the practice field for the difficult art of table setting. 2002 H. Kunzru Impressionist (2003) 114 The Nawab is happier eating from a metal thali set on the floor than the fine Meissen table-setting which is brought out when they dine at the palace. < as lemmas |
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