英语词汇“on the table”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

adj

When something is on the table, it's an option, especially one that could be negotiated. If someone offers you a job but you haven’t said yes or no yet, the offer is still on the table.

When two people negotiate something — like a contract — they often do it over a table. When something is on the table, it's up for discussion. If an employer and a union are willing to discuss pensions, then pensions are on the table. If one side won't budge on something, then that topic is off the table.

WORD FAMILY

on the table

USAGE EXAMPLES

They say all potential revenue increases should be on the table, including raising the gas tax and imposing tolls.

Washington Times(Jan 03, 2017)

No clear agreements or even offers are on the table yet, however, bringing uncertainty.

New York Times(Dec 31, 2016)

“Dad, thank you for working hard to put food on the table.”

Washington Post(Dec 29, 2016)

adj able to be negotiated or arranged by compromise

the proposal is still on the table

Syn

negotiable
flexible

capable of being changed

单词	on the table
释义	on the table (once / 260 pages) adj When something is on the table, it's an option, especially one that could be negotiated. If someone offers you a job but you haven’t said yes or no yet, the offer is still on the table. When two people negotiate something — like a contract — they often do it over a table. When something is on the table, it's up for discussion. If an employer and a union are willing to discuss pensions, then pensions are on the table. If one side won't budge on something, then that topic is off the table. WORD FAMILY on the table USAGE EXAMPLES They say all potential revenue increases should be on the table, including raising the gas tax and imposing tolls. Washington Times(Jan 03, 2017) No clear agreements or even offers are on the table yet, however, bringing uncertainty. New York Times(Dec 31, 2016) “Dad, thank you for working hard to put food on the table.” Washington Post(Dec 29, 2016) adj able to be negotiated or arranged by compromise the proposal is still on the table Syn negotiable flexible capable of being changed
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