1620s, "raised platform in a fortification," from French banquette (15c.), from Italian banchetta, diminutive of banca "bench, shelf" (see bank (n.1)).
实用例句
1. In the flicker of the fire a cave banquette draped in rabbit fur beckons napping.
闪闪火光之中,一条凳装了兔皮垫子,向食客招手,欢迎他们来此小睡.
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2. Strips of colored vinyl film embellish the staircase balustrades'tempered - glass panels Vinyl upholsters the banquette nearby.
