English Dictionary

gravy boat

名詞

比喩的用法

A dish with a handle and spout, used to serve gravy. / (figuratively) A source of easily obtained money or benefits.

日本語の意味

（テーブルセッティング用の）グレービーボート、すなわち、グレイビー（肉汁など）を入れて注ぐための持ち手付きの容器 / 比喩的な意味として、容易に手に入るお金や利益の源となるもの

She carefully passed the gravy boat across the table during Thanksgiving dinner.

彼女は感謝祭の夕食で、グレービーソースを注ぐための取っ手と注ぎ口が付いた器を慎重にテーブルの向こう側に渡した。

意味（1）

A dish with a handle and spout, used to serve gravy.

意味（2）

(figuratively) A source of easily obtained money or benefits.

Not only have suggestions for their elimination evoked a great hue and cry of protest, but other pressure groups are plugging diligently in an effort to get aboard the gravy boat.

gravy boats （ plural ）