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platter

UK //ˈplæt.ər//US //ˈplæt̬.ɚ//

词源

源自中古英语 'plater',来自古法语 'platel'(小盘),最终源自拉丁语 'plattus'(平的)。

noun

❶ 一种大而平的盘子,通常用于盛放食物或展示物品,常见于正式场合或自助餐中。

“The waiter brought a platter of fresh fruits to the table.”

(服务员端来了一大盘新鲜水果。)

“She arranged the sandwiches beautifully on a silver platter.”

(她把三明治精美地摆放在银盘上。)

❶ 在科技领域,指硬盘中的盘片,用于存储数据。

“The hard drive contains multiple platters that spin at high speed.”

(硬盘包含多个高速旋转的盘片。)

“Data is written magnetically on the surface of the platter.”

(数据以磁性方式写入盘片表面。)

同义词:plate, tray, dish, charger, server

常见短语

on a silver platter — 形容毫不费力地获得某物,通常带有别人为你准备好一切的意味。

“He got the job handed to him on a silver platter through family connections.”

(他通过家庭关系不费吹灰之力就得到了这份工作。)

fruit platter — 水果拼盘,指多种水果切好后摆放在大盘子里供人享用。

“The hotel breakfast included a colorful fruit platter with seasonal varieties.”

(酒店早餐包含一个色彩缤纷的时令水果拼盘。)