"davenport" in Chinese (Traditional)
沙發(老式)
Definition
davenport 指大型、常見於舊時的沙發,有時候可以當牀用。在某些地區也指一種小型寫字桌,但通常指沙發。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
“davenport” 是舊時用語,主要由美國、加拿大部分地區的年長者使用。現今一般說“沙發”。偶爾可指寫字桌,但極少用。
Examples
The old davenport in the living room is very comfortable.
客廳裡的老式**沙發**非常舒服。
My grandmother has a floral davenport in her house.
我奶奶家有一張有花紋的**沙發**。
He fell asleep on the davenport after lunch.
他午餐後在**沙發**上睡著了。
You can crash on the davenport if you want to stay over.
如果想過夜,可以睡在**沙發**上。
That antique davenport must be worth a fortune now.
那張古董**沙發**現在一定很值錢。
My parents always called it a davenport, but I just say sofa.
我父母總叫它**沙發**,但我只說沙發。