摆摊子bǎi tān·zi 1.在路旁或市场中陈列货物出售。{set up a stall on roadside or in a market} 2.把东西摆开(做开展工作的准备)。{lay things out (in preparation for work)} 3.〈比喻fig.〉铺张(含贬义{derog.}){excessive}: 不要～,追求形式。{Let us not be extravagant and overemphasize form only.}‖也说also摆摊ㄦ{bǎi tānr}。