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chopsticks

/chop-stiks/US // ˈtʃɒpˌstɪks //UK // (ˈtʃɒpstɪks) //

筷子,箸,碗筷

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a harmonically and melodically simple waltz for piano played typically with the forefinger of each hand and sometimes having an accompanying part for a second player.

Examples

  • At the end of the first dinner scene (where I said my most infamous line), he uses chopsticks like antennae to make me smile.

  • Our table manners require us to use two hands to perform with less dexterity what chopsticks can do with only one.

  • Dieters are advised to slow down, struggle through their scrambled egg whites, with chopsticks if necessary.

  • Get your chopsticks out for these amazing Asian recipes that are perfect for your next themed dinner party.

  • Don't be surprised by the all-silver chopsticks—they're impossible and meant to remind us all that we're just visiting.

  • Peter Gross took the other bowl and began eating, wielding the chopsticks expertly.

  • All the Chinese rose up, took their chopsticks, and plunging them into various dishes began helping us, the guests of honour.

  • Each feaster was provided with a pair of chopsticks and two small sheets of brown paper with which to wipe them after each course.

  • With their chopsticks they pick out some of the solid dishes, seasoning them with four or five different sauces.

  • Then comes rice, and the chopsticks of the Japanese feasters go to work in marvellous fashion.