Ten minutes later he saw a woman who was carrying three plates of meat and potatoes.

10分钟后，他看见一个女佣正端着3盘子肉和土豆。

But when she reached the dining room, her hands were shaking so badly she dropped three plates and shattered them.

可是等她走进饭厅时，她的一双手却哆嗦颤抖起来，把三只碟子掉在地下打碎了。

There are three plates on the table.

桌子上有三个盘子。

There were only three plates at the table, so Jimmy let Mabel have his.

桌子上只有三个盘子，所以吉米让梅布尔吃他的。