table /ˈteɪbəl/ CET4 TEM4 ( tabling, tabled, tables )

• 1. 

  N-COUNT A table is a piece of furniture with a flat top that you put things on or sit at. 桌子

  例：

  She was sitting at the kitchen table eating a peach.

  她正坐在餐桌旁吃着桃子。

• 2. 

  V-T If someone tables a proposal or plan which has been put forward, they decide to discuss it or deal with it at a later date, rather than right away. 搁置 (提议或计划) [美国英语]

  例：

  We will table that for later.

  我们将把那件事留到以后再讨论。

• 3. 

  V-T If someone tables a proposal, they say formally that they want it to be discussed at a meeting. 正式提交 (议案) [英国英语]

  例：

  They've tabled a motion criticizing the government for doing nothing about the problem.

  他们已经正式提交了批评政府对该问题不作为的动议。

• 4. 

  N-COUNT A table is a written set of facts and figures arranged in columns and rows. 表格 [also N num]

  例：

  Consult the table on page 104.

  查阅104页的表格。

• 5. 

  → see also negotiating table