| 单词 | refectory |
| 释义 | refectory (once / 5327 pages) n A fancy word for a dining hall, or a place for communal meals, is a refectory. It is usually used to describe a dining hall in a religious institution, like where monks eat together. The word refectory comes from the Latin word reficere which means "to restore, renew." A meal together is a great way of restoring unity to a group. Nothing renews community like a great dinner, and the conversation that occurs around it. Lunch in your school's refectory? Maybe not so much. WORD FAMILYrefectory: refectories USAGE EXAMPLESThe painting’s place in the refectory, which was designed by Palladio, had never been filled; Lowe installed his copy in the exact spot. The New Yorker(Nov 20, 2016) Pledged to silence, the two actors waved when they spied each other in the refectory. New York Times(Nov 21, 2016) "This space was used as a staff refectory, management offices, staff welfare facilities - it's something of a time warp," adds Mr Spray. BBC(Aug 25, 2016) n a communal dining-hall (usually in a monastery) Hyper dining-hall a large room at a college or university; used especially for dining |
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