silverware
gb/sˈɪlvɚwˌɛɹ/ us/sˈɪlvɚwˌɛɹ/
A2
Inglese
evőeszköz, ezüstnemű, trófea
SOSTANTIVO
A2
1
evőeszköz
A2
Schema d'uso:
[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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Errore comune:
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.
Significato
knives, forks, and spoons
Collocazioni
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
Sinonimi
cutlery (More common in British English.)
|
flatware (Common in American English, especially in retail.)
|
utensils (Broader term that can include cooking tools too.)
Contrari
disposables (Single-use eating items such as plastic forks and spoons.)
Temi
food
|home
|daily_life
Definizione
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.
SOSTANTIVO
B1
2
ezüstnemű
B2
Schema d'uso:
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.
Esempi per chi studia
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.
Errore comune:
This meaning is specific: in everyday American English, silverware can also mean any eating utensils, even if they are stainless steel.
Significato
tableware made of silver
Collocazioni
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
Sinonimi
silver (Often refers to valuable household silver as a category (e.g., 'the family silver').)
|
table silver (More specific and somewhat formal.)
Contrari
stainless-steel flatware (Non-silver modern utensils.)
Temi
home
|shopping
|materials
Definizione
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.
SOSTANTIVO
B2
3
trófea
B2
Schema d'uso:
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.
Esempi per chi studia
The team won silverware this year.
A csapat idén trófeát nyert.
Errore comune:
This is usually plural in meaning and is most common in sports talk; it does not refer to forks and knives in this context.
Significato
trophies won in sports
Collocazioni
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
Sinonimi
trophies (The direct, literal term.)
|
hardware (More informal sports slang.)
Contrari
no trophies (Opposite outcome: winning nothing.)
Temi
sports
|competition
|media
Definizione
trophies that a team wins
Trophies or major prizes won in sports or competitions, viewed collectively.
Grammatica
Forma base
silverware
IPA
GB/sˈɪlvɚwˌɛɹ/
US/sˈɪlvɚwˌɛɹ/
Sillabe e accento
sil - ver - ware (3 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (sil)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: silverware
- Plural: silverware
Espressioni
bring home the silverware
1/bɹˈɪŋ hˈoʊm ðə sˈɪlvɚwˌɛɹ/
idiom
win trophies or prizes
to win a trophy
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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
Esempi
- 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
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- I will put out the silverware.