释义
[ luhn -chuh n ] SHOW IPA
/ ˈlʌn tʃən / PHONETIC RESPELLING
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noun lunch, especially a formal lunch held in connection with a meeting or other special occasion: the alumni luncheon.
Origin of luncheon 1570–80; dissimilated variant of nuncheon (now dial.), Middle English none (s )chench noon drink, equivalent to none noon + schench, Old English scenc a drink, cup, akin to Old English scencan to pour out, give drink, cognate with Dutch, German schenken
OTHER WORDS FROM luncheon lunch·eon·less, adjective Words nearby luncheon lunatic fringe, lunation, lunch, lunchbox, lunch counter, luncheon , luncheon club, luncheonette, luncheon meat, luncheon voucher, lunchhook
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He thus took his change out of him, and arrived at Jawleyford Court a little after luncheon time.
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The luncheon bell rang, and they all adjourned to the dining-room.
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It looks as if the lady-secretary's luncheon would be a tough proposition.
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"You wish prepare for luncheon , honorable sirs," said the boy, his teeth and eyes shining in one flash.
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The first person I saw was the Duc d'Aumale, and we had quite a talk while waiting for luncheon .
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British Dictionary definitions for luncheon noun a lunch, esp a formal one
Word Origin for luncheon C16: probably variant of nuncheon, from Middle English noneschench, from none noon + schench drink
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Words related to luncheon fare, snack, picnic, dessert, feast, refreshment, dinner, tea, table, special, lunch, supper, breakfast, brunch, celebration, morsel, festivity, shindig, gala, reception