drawing room

• Формальная комната в большом доме, где принимают гостей; исторически происходит от 'withdrawing room'. В современном употреблении в значительной степени заменена на 'гостиную' или 'общую комнату'.

A formal room in a large house where guests are entertained; historically derived from 'withdrawing room'. Now largely replaced by 'living room' or 'sitting room' in modern usage.

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   A room in a large house where guests are entertained; a formal sitting room.

   Гостиная

   • The guests were invited into the drawing room for tea.
   • The drawing room was decorated with antique furniture.
   • She played the piano in the drawing room after dinner.