Set the table Meaning in English
expression
ˈsɛt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈteɪbəɫ
SET thuh TAY-buhl
sˈɛt/ /ðə, ði/ /tˈeɪbəl
SET thuh TAY-buhl
释义
To arrange plates, utensils, glasses, and other items on a table before a meal.
用法与细微差别
Common in households; mainly used for meals at home or in restaurants. Polite request: 'Could you set the table?'. Sometimes shortened to 'set the table for dinner/lunch'. Not the same as 'clear the table' (remove items after eating).
Spanish: poner la mesaPortuguese (BR): arrumar a mesaPortuguese (PT): pôr a mesaChinese (Simplified): 摆桌子 - 摆放餐具Chinese (Traditional): 擺桌子 - 擺放餐具Hindi: मेज़ लगानाArabic: ترتيب الطاولةBengali: টেবিল গাছানো - টেবিল সাজানোRussian: накрывать на столJapanese: テーブルを準備する - テーブルをセッティングするVietnamese: dọn bànKorean: 식탁을 차리다Turkish: masayı kurmakUrdu: میز بچھاناIndonesian: menata meja
例句
Please set the table for dinner.
basic
I will set the table while you cook.
basic
It's your turn to set the table today.
basic
Can you set the table? Guests will be here soon.
natural
I taught my kids how to set the table properly.
natural
We didn't have time to set the table, so we just ate in front of the TV.
natural