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单词 table
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tablenoun

uk​/ˈteɪ.bəl/us​/ˈteɪ.bəl/

table noun (FURNITURE)

A1 [ C ] a flat surface, usually supported by four legs, used for putting things on

[ + sing/pl verb ] the people sitting at a table:

There was a really noisy table behind us celebrating someone's birthday.

[ C ] Indian English a table that you work at in an office

See also
desk
set the table

B1 UK also lay the table to put a cloth, knives, and forks, etc. on the table in preparation for a meal:

Could you set the table for lunch, please?

More examples

  • They sat round the dinner table, arguing about politics.
  • Come to the table everybody - supper's ready.
  • He came in with four shopping bags and dumped them on the table.
  • He lived in a room with only two chairs, a bed and a table.
  • I'll just get a sponge and wipe the crumbs off the table.

Thesaurus: synonyms and related words

Tables & desks

  • bedside table
  • bench
  • benchtop
  • bureau
  • card table
  • coffee table
  • desk
  • desktop
  • drafting table
  • dressing table
  • drop-leaf table
  • high table
  • kitchen counter
  • leaf
  • the dinner table
  • trestle
  • trestle table
  • vanity
  • washstand
  • writing desk

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Groups of people
Providing & serving meals

table noun (INFORMATION)

B1 [ C ] an arrangement of facts and numbers in rows or blocks, especially in printed material

[ C ] a multiplication table

table of contents

a list of the information that is contained in a book

Examples

  • He consulted a table of tide times.
  • All the figures are arranged in this table.
  • We learned about the table of elements.
  • This table shows population increase.

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Tables, graphs & diagrams

  • abscissa
  • asymptote
  • asymptotic
  • bar chart
  • chart
  • circuit diagram
  • coordinate plane
  • diagram
  • graph
  • graphically
  • grid
  • horizontal axis
  • plot
  • spidergram
  • spreadsheet
  • tabulate
  • the periodic table
  • tide table
  • vertical axis
  • x-axis

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Addition, subtraction, multiplication & division
Books & parts of books
Lists and catalogues

Idiom(s)

on the table
under the table

tableverb [ T ]

uk​/ˈteɪ.bəl/us​/ˈteɪ.bəl/

UK to suggest something for discussion:

An amendment to the proposal was tabled by Mrs James.

US to delay discussion of a subject:

The suggestion was tabled for discussion at a later date.

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Suggestions & proposals

  • about
  • float
  • get at sth
  • grab
  • hint
  • how about...? idiom
  • how does... grab you? idiom
  • how/what about...? idiom
  • indication
  • it wouldn't hurt you to do sth idiom
  • might
  • move
  • offer
  • on the table idiom
  • point sb towards/in the direction of sth idiom
  • posit
  • postulate
  • proposal
  • put
  • put ideas into sb's head idiom

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Delaying and wasting time

tablenoun [ C ]

us​/ˈteɪ·bəl/

table noun [ C ] (FURNITURE)

a piece of furniture that has a flat top supported by legs:

We ate our meals sitting around a large dining room table.

The table also means all the people at a table:

The whole table had a very good time.

table noun [ C ] (INFORMATION)

an arrangement of facts and numbers, usually in rows on a page, that makes information easy to understand

table of contents

A table of contents is a list of what is in a book.

Idiom(s)

on the table

tableverb [ T ]

us​/ˈteɪ·bəl/

table verb [ T ] (NOT DISCUSS)

to leave something for discussion or consideration at a later time:

We’ll have to table these last two items until our next meeting.

tablenoun [ C ]

uk​/ˈteɪbl/us​

GRAPHS & CHARTS an arrangement of facts or numbers in rows or columns, especially in printed material, on computer screens, etc.:

The table can help you evaluate the potential risks of investing in the Fund.
Building societies dominate the best-value tables for mortgages.
This table represents export sales.

MEETINGS a place or opportunity for people to meet and discuss something:

When they get to the bargaining table, there will be a fight over union membership.
In countries where women are denied a seat at the table, democracy remains a hollow promise.
off the table

no longer being considered:

A dividend payment this year is definitely off the table.
on the table

having been offered or suggested so that it can be considered:

Management said that there were important new benefits on the table.
The deal appears to be still on the table.

US not going to be discussed until later:

If you have an important matter to raise, don't leave it on the table.

See also

life table
mortality table
the negotiating table
round table

tableverb [ T ]

uk​/ˈteɪbl/us​MEETINGS

UK to suggest or offer something for discussion:

table an offer/bid/proposal The company has been looking for a buyer for several months but so far no offer has been tabled.
table a motion/amendment/resolution MPs tabled 118 last minute amendments.

US to leave a subject or idea to be discussed later:

The motion has been tabled.
I propose tabling this for the time being.
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