It was termed "high tea" because it was eaten at a high dining table rather than a low tea table.

它之所以被称为“ high tea ”，是因为这顿饭是在一张高餐桌而不是矮茶桌上吃的。

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Yet, what had remained in her mind of that particular afternoon was anabsurd scene over the tea table.

可是，她记忆里对那天下午还留有的印象却是茶桌上的荒谬一幕。

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She put a cup of tea down on the bedside table.

她把一杯茶放在了床边的桌子上。

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