中文翻译与英英解释 | 〔美国〕烟灰盒。
| | | silent: adj. 1.沉默的,无言的;寡言的;无声的,寂静的。 ... | | butler: n. 巴特勒〔姓氏〕。 | |
| a small receptacle with a handle and a hinged lid; used for collecting crumbs or ashes
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A silent butler, sometimes called an ash butler, is a small container, often of base metal, sometimes silver or silverplate, with a handle and hinged cover, used for collecting ashes or crumbs.They were more common prior to the modern period, and enjoyed some popularity as a home construction project in the US. |
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