1851, from flat (adj.), which was used from late 14c. of plates, dishes, saucers in a sense "shallow; smooth-surfaced" + ware (n.). Originally as distinguished from hollow ware; U.S. sense of "domestic cutlery" recorded by 1895.
权威例句
1. Remember when you wore the white dress and we got all the flatware?
记得当时你披上白纱我们还收到很多餐具 吗 ?
2. Bamboo and Rattan Products, Bamboo Cutting Boards, Bowls, Plates, Flatware and Utensils.
采购产品竹子和藤产品, 竹子切菜板, 碗, 碟子, 扁平的餐具和器具.
3. Cleans and polishes Glassware , China ware , hollowware and flatware.
清洁并擦亮所有器皿.
4. Would this flatware set go with the china I bought yesterday?
这套盘子跟我昨天买的瓷器相衬 吗 ?
5. SPARK special enzyme ingredients loosen dried - on food soils on silver and stainless steel flatware.