| 释义 |
tableware|ˈteɪb(ə)lwɛə(r)|
Ware for the service of the table; a collective term for the articles which are used at meals, as dishes, plates, knives, forks, etc.
1772J. Wedgwood Let. 10 Sept. (1965) 134, I think he might by that means sell now and then a sett of it in Tableware. 1832G. R. Porter Porcelain & Gl. 16 The principal inventions of Mr. Wedgwood were—1. His table ware. 1897Outing (U.S.) XXX. 376/2 Each member of the party should provide his own tableware... A cup, plate, and spoon of tin, knife and fork. 1904Times 26 July 7/3 The mayor..presented him on behalf of the city with a magnificent service of tableware. |