napkin
/ˈnæpkɪn/
CEFR level B1Topic Daily lifeWord #2734 in the learning path
餐巾；餐巾纸
Definitions
n. Cloth or paper used to wipe your mouth while eating
餐巾；餐巾纸
Example
He wiped the soup from his chin with a napkin.
他用餐巾擦掉下巴上的汤。
Restaurants can reduce waste by replacing disposable paper napkins with reusable cloth alternatives, provided laundering is managed efficiently.
只要高效安排洗涤，餐馆就能用可重复使用的布餐巾替代一次性餐巾纸来减少垃圾。
Collocations
- a paper napkin
- a cloth napkin
- fold a napkin
Synonyms
- serviette
Usage tip
现代常指餐巾；“尿布”英式通常用nappy。
FAQ
- What does napkin mean?
- Cloth or paper used to wipe your mouth while eating
- How is napkin pronounced?
- UK /ˈnæpkɪn/, US /ˈnæpkɪn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
