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单词 refectory
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refectory

(rɪfektəri)
Word forms: plural refectories
countable noun
A refectory is a large room in a school, university, or other institution, where meals are served and eaten.

refectory in British English

(rɪˈfɛktərɪ, -trɪ)
nounWord forms: plural -tories
a communal dining hall in a religious, academic, or other institution
Word origin
C15: from Late Latin refectōrium, from Latin refectus refreshed

refectory in American English

(rɪˈfɛktəri)
nounWord forms: plural reˈfectories
a dining hall in a monastery, college, etc.
Word origin
LME < LL refectorium < pp. of L reficere: see refection

Examples of 'refectory' in a sentence
refectory

The ruffians had started a fire in the refectory grate, burning logs dragged in from the woods.
Aldiss, Brian SOMEWHERE EAST OF LIFE (1974)
Maggie Jones's, with its refectory tables, hunting prints, baskets and earthenware pots, was an agreeable place.
Martin, Joy THE IMAGE OF LAURA (1974)
She sometimes sits at my table in the refectory, but I've no other contact with her.
Fraser, Anthea DEATH SPEAKS SOFTLY (1974)
Desar brought two dinners on a tray over from the Institute refectory, and they ate together in Shevek's room.
Ursula K. Le Guin THE DISPOSSESSED (1974)

Chinese translation of 'refectory'

refectory

(rɪˈfɛktərɪ)

n (c)

  1. (in school, university) 食堂 (shítáng)
  2. (in monastery) 斋(齋)房 (zhāifáng)

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