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garnishes

/ˈɡɑːrnɪʃɪz/ /ˈɡɑːrnɪʃəs/

Meanings
noun

成套餐具

A set of dishes, often pewter, containing a dozen pieces of several types.

Examples :

"The antique shop displayed beautiful pewter garnishes, complete with plates, chargers, and serving dishes, perfect for a historical reenactment. "
这家古董店展示着精美的锡制成套餐具，包括盘子、大浅盘和上菜用具，非常适合历史重演活动。
utensil food
noun

陋规，进监费

A fee; specifically, in English jails, formerly an unauthorized fee demanded from a newcomer by the older prisoners.

Examples :

"In the old English jail, new inmates were often pressured to pay "garnishes" to the established prisoners for protection and privileges. "
在旧时的英国监狱里，新来的犯人常常被迫向老犯人缴纳“进监费”这种陋规，以换取保护和特权。
law government history organization finance demand value

Related Words

Illustration particularly

particularly adverb

/pəˈtɪkjəli/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚli/

尤其，特别，格外。

"The apéritifs were particularly stimulating."

这些餐前酒尤其令人兴奋。

Illustration collection

collection noun

/kəˈlɛkʃən/

收藏，聚集，汇集

"The asteroid belt consists of a collection of dust, rubble, and minor planets."

小行星带由聚集的尘埃、碎石和小行星构成。

Illustration showcasing

showcasing verb

/ˈʃoʊkeɪsɪŋ/ /ˈʃoʊˌkeɪsɪŋ/

展示， 展现， 演示

"I think the demonstration really showcases the strengths of the software."

我认为这个演示充分展现了这款软件的优势。

Illustration garnishment

garnishment noun

/ˈɡɑːrnɪʃmənt/ /ˈɡɑːrnɪʃmɪnt/

扣押工资, 工资扣押

"Because John owed Sarah money and refused to pay, Sarah obtained a garnishment order requiring John's employer to send a portion of his paycheck directly to her until the debt was paid. "

因为约翰欠莎拉的钱不肯还，莎拉获得了法院的工资扣押令，要求约翰的雇主直接将他的一部分工资寄给她，直到债务还清为止。

Illustration containing

containing verb

/kənˈteɪnɪŋ/

包含，容纳。

"The box containing my old toys was stored in the attic. "

装有我旧玩具的箱子被储存在阁楼里。

Illustration historical

historical noun

/hɪˈstɒɹɪkəl/ /hɪˈstɔːɹɪkəl/

历史小说

"The historical romance novel was a bestseller in the bookstore. "

历史小说在那家书店里非常畅销。

Illustration extravagant

extravagant adjective

/ɪkˈstɹævəɡənt/

奢侈，浪费，挥霍。

"The author's extravagant claims about the alien encounter stretched far beyond any credible evidence. "

这位作者对外星人相遇一事的夸张说法，远远超出了任何可信证据的范围。

Illustration embellishment

embellishment noun

/ɪmˈbɛlɪʃmənt/

装饰，修饰，点缀。

"The teacher's presentation included embellishments like colorful charts and diagrams to make the lesson more engaging. "

老师的演示文稿里加入了一些装饰，比如彩色图表和示意图，让课程更吸引人。

Illustration established

established verb

/ɪˈstæb.lɪʃt/

建立， 确立。

"The company established a new policy to improve employee safety. "

该公司确立了一项新政策，以提高员工安全。

Illustration specifically

specifically adverb

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/

特别地，专门地，明确地。

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

我的老师专门为提高班的学生讲解了新的数学公式。

Illustration reenactment

reenactment noun

/ˌriːɪˈnæktmənt/ /ˌriːəˈnæktmənt/

重演，重现。

"The class watched a reenactment of the first Thanksgiving to learn about its history. "

为了学习历史，班级观看了对第一次感恩节的重演。

Illustration unauthorized

unauthorized adjective

/ʌnˈɔθəˌraɪzd/ /ʌnˈɑθəˌraɪzd/

未经授权的，擅自的。

"The student's access to the computer lab was unauthorized, as he did not have permission from the teacher. "

由于没有得到老师的允许，这名学生未经授权就进入了电脑实验室。