silverware
gb/sˈɪlvɚwˌɛɹ/ us/sˈɪlvɚwˌɛɹ/
A2
Anh
evőeszköz, ezüstnemű, trófea
DANH TỪ
A2
1
evőeszköz
A2
Mẫu sử dụng:
[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.
Ví dụ cho người học
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.
Lỗi thường gặp:
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.
Nghĩa
knives, forks, and spoons
Cụm từ đi kèm
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
Từ đồng nghĩa
cutlery (More common in British English.)
|
flatware (Common in American English, especially in retail.)
|
utensils (Broader term that can include cooking tools too.)
Từ trái nghĩa
disposables (Single-use eating items such as plastic forks and spoons.)
Chủ đề
food
|home
|daily_life
Định nghĩa
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.
DANH TỪ
B1
2
ezüstnemű
B2
Mẫu sử dụng:
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.
Ví dụ cho người học
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.
Lỗi thường gặp:
This meaning is specific: in everyday American English, silverware can also mean any eating utensils, even if they are stainless steel.
Nghĩa
tableware made of silver
Cụm từ đi kèm
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
Từ đồng nghĩa
silver (Often refers to valuable household silver as a category (e.g., 'the family silver').)
|
table silver (More specific and somewhat formal.)
Từ trái nghĩa
stainless-steel flatware (Non-silver modern utensils.)
Chủ đề
home
|shopping
|materials
Định nghĩa
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.
DANH TỪ
B2
3
trófea
B2
Mẫu sử dụng:
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.
Ví dụ cho người học
The team won silverware this year.
A csapat idén trófeát nyert.
Lỗi thường gặp:
This is usually plural in meaning and is most common in sports talk; it does not refer to forks and knives in this context.
Nghĩa
trophies won in sports
Cụm từ đi kèm
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
Từ đồng nghĩa
trophies (The direct, literal term.)
|
hardware (More informal sports slang.)
Từ trái nghĩa
no trophies (Opposite outcome: winning nothing.)
Chủ đề
sports
|competition
|media
Định nghĩa
trophies that a team wins
Trophies or major prizes won in sports or competitions, viewed collectively.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
silverware
IPA
GB/sˈɪlvɚwˌɛɹ/
US/sˈɪlvɚwˌɛɹ/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
sil - ver - ware (3 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (sil)
Các dạng từ
Noun
- Base: silverware
- Plural: silverware
Cách diễn đạt
bring home the silverware
1/bɹˈɪŋ hˈoʊm ðə sˈɪlvɚwˌɛɹ/
idiom
win trophies or prizes
to win a trophy
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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
Ví dụ
- 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
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- I will put out the silverware.