chandlery

n. 蜡烛放置处, 杂货业, 蜡烛业

发音

/ˈt͡ʃændləɹi/
/ˈt͡ʃɑːndləɹi/

词形变化

chandleries 复数 chandleries

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    The art or trade of candlemaking.

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  2. 2.

    A business, shop or warehouse used in candlemaking.

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  3. 3.

    An operation (usually, a business) which provides supplies.

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  4. 4.

    The merchandise of a chandler.

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词汇关系

词源

From Middle French chandelerie, from chandelier (“chandler”). Equivalent to candle + -ery.

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