silverware
gb/sˈɪlvɚwˌɛɹ/ us/sˈɪlvɚwˌɛɹ/
A2
Anglais
evőeszköz, ezüstnemű, trófea
NOM
A2
1
evőeszköz
A2
Schéma d’usage :
[a set of] silverware; the silverware
I put the silverware in the drawer after it dried.
Miután megszáradtak, betettem az evőeszközöket a fiókba.
Can you set the table and put out the silverware?
Megterítenél, és kiraknád az evőeszközöket?
We bought new silverware when we moved into our apartment.
Exemples pédagogiques
The silverware is in the drawer.
Az evőeszközök a fiókban vannak.
I need a fork from the silverware.
Szükségem van egy villára az evőeszközök közül.
Erreur fréquente :
In British English, this is usually called cutlery; silverware is more common in American English and does not always mean it is made of silver.
Sens
knives, forks, and spoons
Collocations
a set of silverware
|stainless-steel silverware
|plastic silverware
|wash the silverware
|dry the silverware
|put away the silverware
|polish the silverware
|the good silverware
|everyday silverware
|silverware drawer
Synonymes
cutlery (More common in British English.)
|
flatware (Common in American English, especially in retail.)
|
utensils (Broader term that can include cooking tools too.)
Antonymes
disposables (Single-use eating items such as plastic forks and spoons.)
Thèmes
food
|home
|daily_life
Définition
the knives, forks, and spoons you eat with
Knives, forks, spoons, and similar eating utensils, especially as a set for a household or a meal.
NOM
B1
2
ezüstnemű
B2
Schéma d’usage :
sterling silverware; family silverware
They brought out the silverware for the holiday dinner.
Az ünnepi vacsorára elővették az ezüstneműt.
The antique dealer offered to appraise her silverware.
A régiségkereskedő felajánlotta, hogy felbecsüli az ezüstneműjét.
We inherited a small set of silverware from my grandmother.
Exemples pédagogiques
This silverware is made of silver.
Ez az ezüstnemű ezüstből készült.
We only use the silverware on special days.
Az ezüstneműt csak különleges alkalmakkor használjuk.
Erreur fréquente :
This meaning is specific: in everyday American English, silverware can also mean any eating utensils, even if they are stainless steel.
Sens
tableware made of silver
Collocations
sterling silverware
|silver-plated silverware
|antique silverware
|family silverware
|engraved silverware
|a silverware set
|a silverware chest
|inherit silverware
|keep the silverware locked up
|clean the silverware
Synonymes
silver (Often refers to valuable household silver as a category (e.g., 'the family silver').)
|
table silver (More specific and somewhat formal.)
Antonymes
stainless-steel flatware (Non-silver modern utensils.)
Thèmes
home
|shopping
|materials
Définition
knives, forks, and serving pieces made of silver
Table utensils and serving pieces made of silver or silver-plated metal, often kept as valuable household items.
NOM
B2
3
trófea
B2
Schéma d’usage :
win silverware; lift the silverware
After years of near misses, the team finally won some silverware.
Miután éveken át csak hajszál híján maradtak le, a csapat végre trófeát nyert.
They ended the season without silverware despite a strong start.
Az erős kezdés ellenére trófea nélkül zárták a szezont.
The new coach was hired to deliver silverware quickly.
Exemples pédagogiques
The team won silverware this year.
A csapat idén trófeát nyert.
Erreur fréquente :
This is usually plural in meaning and is most common in sports talk; it does not refer to forks and knives in this context.
Sens
trophies won in sports
Collocations
win silverware
|a chance at silverware
|bring home silverware
|add silverware to the cabinet
|major silverware
|domestic silverware
|European silverware
|end the season without silverware
|lift the silverware
|silverware drought
Synonymes
trophies (The direct, literal term.)
|
hardware (More informal sports slang.)
Antonymes
no trophies (Opposite outcome: winning nothing.)
Thèmes
sports
|competition
|media
Définition
trophies that a team wins
Trophies or major prizes won in sports or competitions, viewed collectively.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
silverware
API
GB/sˈɪlvɚwˌɛɹ/
US/sˈɪlvɚwˌɛɹ/
Syllabes et accentuation
sil - ver - ware (3 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (sil)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: silverware
- Plural: silverware
Expressions
bring home the silverware
1/bɹˈɪŋ hˈoʊm ðə sˈɪlvɚwˌɛɹ/
idiom
win trophies or prizes
to win a trophy
Exemples
- They have the talent, but they still need to bring home the silverware.
- The club spent big this summer to bring home the silverware.
- Everyone celebrated when the team finally brought home the silverware.
Exemples pédagogiques
- We hope our team brings home the silverware.
count the silverware
1/kˈaʊnt ðə sˈɪlvɚwˌɛɹ/
idiom
informal
suspect someone may steal
to think someone might steal
Exemples
- My uncle made a nasty comment about counting the silverware after they left.
- If you invite him over, you’ll be counting the silverware afterward.
- She hates how some neighbors act like they need to count the silverware when new people visit.
polish the silverware
1/pˈoʊlɪʃ ðə sˈɪlvɚwˌɛɹ/
fixed phrase
clean metal utensils until shiny
to clean silverware and make it shine
Exemples
- She polished the silverware before the anniversary dinner.
- We spent the afternoon polishing the silverware and setting the table.
- He never remembers to polish the silverware, so it looks dull.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I polished the silverware for the party.
put out the silverware
1/pˈʊt ˈaʊt ðə sˈɪlvɚwˌɛɹ/
fixed phrase
place utensils on the table
to put forks, knives, and spoons on the table
Exemples
- Can you put out the silverware while I finish cooking?
- We put out the silverware and napkins before the guests arrived.
- Don’t forget to put out the silverware for everyone.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I will put out the silverware.