[countable] a list of facts or numbers arranged in a special order, usually in rows and columns表格◆The table shows sales in each main market over the last five years.这张表显示了过去五年中各主要市场的销售情况。 ●on the ˈtable (BrE) (about a plan, suggestion, etc.) offered to people so that they can consider or discuss it（将计划、建议等）供考虑或讨论◆Management have put several new proposals on the table.管理层已经提交了若干新建议供讨论。 (especially NAmE) (about a plan, suggestion, etc.) not going to be discussed or considered until a future date（将计划、建议等）搁置◆The issue is on the table for future negotiations.这个问题将来再商谈。 life tables negotiating table round table