round table

• 一种会议或讨论形式，参与者平等地聚集在一起，就某一主题进行协商、交流或解决问题，强调合作与平等。

A meeting or discussion where participants gather to discuss a particular topic on equal terms, often in a collaborative or problem-solving format.

1. Discussion formatB2formal

   A meeting or discussion where participants sit in a circle and have equal rights to speak, often used for collaborative decision-making.

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   • The company organized a round table to discuss new strategies.
   • All team members participated in the round table discussion.
   • The round table format encourages open and honest communication.

2. Historical referenceB2formal

   Referring to the legendary table of King Arthur, where all knights were considered equal.

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   • The knights of the Round Table were bound by a code of chivalry.
   • King Arthur's Round Table symbolized equality among his knights.
   • Stories of the Round Table have inspired many books and films.