| 释义 |
tray
I. \ˈtrā\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English tray, trey, from Old English trēg, trīg; akin to Old Swedish trö wooden grain measure, Old English trēow tree, wood — more at tree
1. : an open variously shaped receptacle of wood, metal, or other material with a flat bottom and a low rim for holding, carrying, or exhibiting articles
< a tray of sandwiches >
< a jeweler's tray >
< a silver card tray >
2. dialect England : hurdle 1a
3. : a flat or curved piece of metal used to hold ammunition or any part of the mechanism of a gun; specifically : a brass or steel part of the breech mechanism of a heavy cannon — called also plugtray
4. : board 5f(1)
5. : an appliance consisting of a flanged body and a handle for use in holding plastic material against the gums or teeth in making negative impressions for dentures
6. : plate 1a(3)
II. transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
: to arrange (as fruits for dehydration) on trays
III. noun
(-s)
Etymology: alteration of trey
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