*coun·ter¹/`kantə; ˈkaʊntə/ n 1 [C] the place in a shop, bank etc where you go to be served 〔商店或银行等的〕柜台: There was a long queue and only two girls working behind the counter. 队伍排得很长，柜台后只有两个女孩在工作。 2 [C] AmE a flat surface in the kitchen where you prepare food 【美】 〔厨房中的〕长台面 3 [C] a small round object used in some games that are played on a board 筹码