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canteen

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n.小卖部,食具箱,饭盒,(军用)水壶

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canteen


/kæn'ti:n; kæn`tin/
n
1 place serving food and drink in a factory, an office, a school, etc (工厂、办事处、学校等的)食堂.
2 (Brit) case or box containing a set of knives, forks and spoons (一套刀、叉、勺的)餐具箱.
3 soldier's or camper's water-flask (士兵或露营者的)水壶.

canteen


n[C]
[Date: 1700-1800; Language: French;Origin: cantine, from Italian cantina 'wine store', from canto 'corner', from Latin cantus; CANT13]
BrE a place in a factory, school etc where meals are provided, usually quite cheaply

a small container in which water or other drink is carried by soldiers, travellers etc
a canteen of cutlery
BrE a set of knives, forks, and spoons in a box