"candelabra" in Chinese (Simplified)
烛台
Definition
烛台是一种有多个分支和托臂的烛具,可以同时放几根蜡烛。它常用作装饰或在特殊场合作为照明。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“烛台”通常指复杂、有多个插座的烛具,多见于正式场合、宗教仪式或古典家具中。有别于只能放一根蜡烛的单烛台。
Examples
The candelabra held six candles on the table.
桌上的**烛台**插着六根蜡烛。
They bought a silver candelabra for their wedding.
他们为婚礼买了一个银制**烛台**。
The church was decorated with many candelabra.
教堂里装饰了许多**烛台**。
At dinner, the old candelabra gave the room a warm glow.
晚餐时,古老的**烛台**让整个房间都很温暖。
Can you help me polish the antique candelabra before the guests arrive?
客人到来前,你能帮我擦一下那只古董**烛台**吗?
The grand hall sparkled when all the candelabra were lit.
当所有**烛台**点亮时,大厅闪闪发光。