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单词 napkin
释义
napkinnap‧kin /ˈnæpkɪn/ noun [countable] Word Origin
WORD ORIGINnapkin
Origin:
1600-1700 nape ‘cloth’ (1400-1500), from Old French, from Latin mappa; MAP1
Examples
EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS
  • Flora put her napkin on the table and left the room.
  • Her napkin was of pure silk with a neatly monogrammed corner.
  • I just took my napkin, filled it with all the coins I had won and tied the corners into a knot.
  • Luks would shout, drinking and sketching wildly on napkins, tablecloths, menus.
  • Ralph could only ogle, though, helpless with envy, as Grover baIled up his napkin.
  • Thallium àlamode de Wimbledon, served in a little china pot with a spray of basil and a clean table napkin.
  • They can be neatly eaten with your hands-sometimes a napkin isn't even needed!
  • White tablecloths and black napkins rolled and tucked with white paper napkins for a tuxedo appeal can only do so much.
word sets
WORD SETS
bain marie, nounbaking tray, nounbarbecue, nounbasin, nounbeaker, nounbeater, nounbilly, nounblender, nounboard, nounbottle, nounbottle opener, nounbreadbasket, nounbread bin, nounbreadboard, nouncaddy, nouncafetière, nouncake tin, nouncan opener, nouncarafe, nouncarving fork, nouncasserole, nouncaster, nouncauldron, nouncheeseboard, nounchip pan, nounchopper, nounchopping board, nounchopstick, nouncleaver, nouncoffee grinder, nouncoffee mill, nouncoffee pot, nouncolander, nouncookie cutter, nouncookie sheet, nouncookware, nouncoolbox, nouncooler, nouncorer, nouncorkscrew, nouncosy, nouncreamer, nouncrock, nouncrockery, nouncruet, nouncup, nouncutlery, nouncutting board, noundemijohn, noundessertspoon, noundipper, noundish, noundishcloth, noundishpan, noundish towel, noundishwasher, noundisposal, noundouble boiler, noundraining board, noundumb waiter, nounDutch oven, nounearthenware, adjectiveeggcup, nounegg-timer, nounewer, nounfinger bowl, nounfish slice, nounflask, nounflatware, nounfood processor, nounfork, nounfrying pan, noungarbage disposal, noungoblet, noungourd, noungrater, noungravy boat, noungriddle, noungridiron, noungrill pan, noungrinder, nounironware, nounjar, nounjug, nounkettle, nounknife, nounladle, nounlemon squeezer, nounliquidizer, nounmeat grinder, nounmilk churn, nounmixer, nounmixing bowl, nounmould, nounmug, nounnapkin, nounnapkin ring, nounnon-stick, adjectiveovenproof, adjectiveovenware, nounpaddle, nounpalette knife, nounpan, nounpaper towel, nounpeeler, nounpepper mill, nounpepper pot, nounpercolator, nounpestle, nounpitcher, nounplate, nounplatter, nounpoacher, nounpot, nounpotato peeler, nounpotholder, nounpressure cooker, nounpudding basin, nounpunch bowl, nounPyrex, nounramekin, nounrolling pin, nounrotisserie, nounsalt cellar, nounsalt shaker, nounsalver, nounsamovar, nounsauce boat, nounsaucepan, nounsaucer, nounscoop, nounserver, nounserviette, nounshaker, nounsieve, nounsilverware, nounskewer, nounskillet, nounslotted spoon, nounsnifter, nounsoup spoon, nounspatula, nounspoon, nounsqueezer, nounsteamer, nounstockpot, nounstove, nounstrainer, nountable mat, nountablespoon, nountableware, nountea caddy, nountea cosy, nounteacup, nounteaspoon, nountea urn, nounThermos, nountin, nountin opener, nountoasting fork, nountrencher, nountrivet, nountrolley, nountumbler, nounTupperware, nountureen, nounurn, nounutensil, nounvacuum flask, nounwaffle iron, nounwaxed paper, nounwhisk, nounwok, nounwooden spoon, noun
Collocations
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE
· A comprehensive white linen napkin was tucked under his chin.· There was a white linen napkin, and the silverware was of the finest quality.· She settled the loaded tray on Nicandra's knees and shook out a white napkin.· White tablecloths and black napkins rolled and tucked with white paper napkins for a tuxedo appeal can only do so much.· Pekin dinner service, silver cutlery, crystal glasses, showy white napkins, all in order.· She wiped her lips on a vast white napkin and emptied her glass of wine.
NOUN
· A comprehensive white linen napkin was tucked under his chin.· There was a white linen napkin, and the silverware was of the finest quality.· A footman came and did something deft with a spoon and a plate and a linen napkin.· He was so fastidious that he invariably wiped his cutlery with eighteen linen napkins before every meal.· I lean back in my chair and dab at dribbles of juice with a linen napkin.· I rolled my linen napkin into a cylinder, then folded it into a triangle, and then a boat.· Add vinegar, salt and pepper, linen napkins and best glasses.
· There was a plate, knife and fork and a paper napkin for everyone.· White tablecloths and black napkins rolled and tucked with white paper napkins for a tuxedo appeal can only do so much.· At other windows she could see tables with folded paper napkins and nickel plated cruets.· Cantor picked up his paper napkin and drew a rough sketch of a cell membrane.· Celestine reached for a pencil and smoothed out the crumpled paper napkin.
· Her silver fork with the monogram engraved on the handle, her silver napkin ring.· And a napkin ring with the couple's entwined names is such a nice touch.
· In addition, a variable sum was payable by Philips to cover items such as cleaning materials, table napkins and other disposable items.· Thallium àlamode de Wimbledon, served in a little china pot with a spray of basil and a clean table napkin.· The maid then shook out a large linen table napkin which she placed across the lap of Artemis's best frock.
VERB
· A busboy kills time by folding napkins.· He slips a folded napkin into the bag.· She folded her napkin, put it carefully through the ring and then left it by her place.· He wore a folded napkin on his head like a baby bonnet.· At last he folded his napkin, placed it on the glass tabletop, and pushed his chair back.· He folded the napkin on his lap.
· Many seemed not to know what the knives and forks were for and took the napkins for handkerchiefs.· Some know when to take off their napkins and push back from the table.· I just took my napkin, filled it with all the coins I had won and tied the corners into a knot.· She took the flaming napkin and brought it close to her face like she would kiss it.
1a square piece of cloth or paper used for protecting your clothes and for cleaning your hands and lips during a meal SYN  serviette2a sanitary pad
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