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睡椅;法庭;抽烟室

资料来源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Divan \Di*van"\, n. [Per. d[=i]w[=a]n a book of many leaves, an
   account book, a collection of books, a senate, council: cf.
   Ar. daiw[=a]n, F. divan.]
   1. A book; esp., a collection of poems written by one author;
      as, the divan of Hafiz. [Persia]

   2. In Turkey and other Oriental countries: A council of
      state; a royal court. Also used by the poets for a grand
      deliberative council or assembly. --Pope.

   3. A chief officer of state. [India]

   4. A saloon or hall where a council is held, in Oriental
      countries, the state reception room in places, and in the
      houses of the richer citizens. Cushions on the floor or on
      benches are ranged round the room.

   5. A cushioned seat, or a large, low sofa or couch;
      especially, one fixed to its place, and not movable.

   6. A coffee and smoking saloon. [Colloq.]

资料来源 : WordNet®

divan
     n 1: a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall)
     2: a Muslim council of state [syn: {diwan}]
     3: a collection of Persian or Arabic poems (usually by one
        author) [syn: {diwan}]
     4: a Muslim council chamber or law court [syn: {diwan}]