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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++ˌround-ˈtable adjective [only before noun]  EQUALa round-table discussion is one in which everyone can talk about things in an equal way 〔讨论〕圆桌的〔指每个人平等参与〕round-table discussion/meeting/talks 圆桌讨论/会议/会谈
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round-tableIt was a round-table discussion, which allowed us to answer any questions.The next round-table meeting has been set for December 18.Myers' staff has also organized more than 1,000 round-table meetings with women across the country.round-table discussion/meeting/talksThe next round-table meeting has been set for December 18.It was a round-table discussion, which allowed us to answer any questions.Myers' staff has also organized more than 1,000 round-table meetings with women across the country.
the Round TableˌRound ˈTable, the  1 the table at which King Arthur and his knights sat, according to old stories. As it was round, all the places at it were equal. The expression ‘round table’ is used to describe a peaceful way of reaching an agreement 圆桌〔传说中亚瑟王与骑士所坐的圆桌,席位不分主次,喻指以和平方式达成协议〕 The treaty was signed following a round table discussion. 协议经圆桌讨论后签署。2. a charity organization for men under 40, who hold meetings and do work for their local areas. It is related to the Rotary Club, whose members are usually a little older. 青年圆桌协会〔40岁以下男士参加的慈善组织,会员举行会议并为本地做慈善工作。 该协会与扶轮社有关联,后者的社员通常年龄稍长〕
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round-table
ˌround-ˈtable adjective [only before noun]
a round-table discussion is one in which everyone can talk about things in an equal way
    round-table discussion/meeting/talks


round-tableBrE /ˌraʊnd ˈteɪbl/ 🔊NAmE /ˌraʊnd ˈteɪbl/ 🔊 adjective [only before noun] (of discussions, meetings, etc. 讨论、会议等) at which everyone is equal and has the same rights 圆桌的;参与者权利均等的round-table talks圆桌会谈