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单词 afterdinner
释义

afterdinner

1 of 2

noun

obsolete
: afternoon

after-dinner

2 of 2

adjective

af·​ter-din·​ner ˈaf-tər-¦di-nər How to pronounce after-dinner (audio)
: occurring or done in the time immediately following dinner
always used before a noun
an after-dinner speech
There are also a number of high-end, aged rums on the market, which make an interesting alternative to brandy as an after-dinner drink. Mark Vaughan, Wine Spectator, 31 Jan. 1995

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English after dyner, from after after entry 2 + dyner dinner

First Known Use

Noun

1576, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1633, in the meaning defined above

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