| 单词 | presentation plate |
| 释义 | > as lemmaspresentation plate presentation plate n. (a) a bookplate; (b) silverware presented as a gift or trophy; a decorated (commemorative) plate which may be given as a gift. ΚΠ 1829 Times 30 June 9/5 (advt.) This day is published, in foolscap 8vo. with coloured Presentation Plate, price 5s. in extra boards, The Anthology; an Annual Record Book for Youth. 1854 B. Hale Let. 27 Sept. in Lewin Lett. (1909) II. v. 149 The thanks of the east Grinstead public will be conferred upon the Directors, but I don't think I shall receive a piece of presentation plate. 1910 E. M. Forster Howards End xviii. 160 That immense sideboard loaded with presentation plate. 1955 Amer. Q. 7 345 Published annually these volumes were presented to one's friends and family at Christmas, often with the names of the giver and receiver elaborately inscribed on a presentation plate provided for that purpose. 1990 Country Homes June 150/4 (advt.) Quality house plaques & presentation plates. 1997 NOVEL: Forum on Fiction 30 157 The Birthday Book uses literature to cement girls' friendships because its presentation plate labels it a gift and its blank spaces invite them to exchange signatures. < as lemmas |
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