urn

• 名词，指一种带底座或腿的大花瓶，也指用于冲泡和盛放咖啡或茶的大容器。

A noun referring to a large vase with a pedestal or feet, or a large container used for making and serving coffee or tea.

1. Large decorative vaseB1formal

   A large vase, often with a pedestal or base, used for decoration or to hold the ashes of a cremated person.

   瓮

   • The ancient urn was displayed in the museum's main hall.
   • They placed the ashes in a beautiful marble urn.
   • A large ceramic urn stood at the entrance of the garden.

   同义词jarvasevessel

2. Container for hot beveragesA2formal

   A large metal container with a tap, used for making and serving hot coffee or tea.

   饮料保温桶

   • She poured herself a cup of coffee from the urn.
   • The hotel lobby had a silver urn filled with hot tea.
   • They set up a large urn of hot water for the guests.

   同义词percolatorsamovar