book

/bʊk/ n. / v.
标准词条 CET-4
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书；书籍；预订；预约

释义与例句

n. 书；书籍
a set of printed or digital pages containing writing, pictures or information
  1. She borrowed three books from the local library.
    她从当地图书馆借了三本书。
  2. This book explains difficult ideas in simple language.
    这本书用浅显的语言解释复杂概念。
展开其余 1 条例句
  1. He was reading a book on the train.
    他正在火车上看书。
v. 预订；预约
to arrange to have a room, ticket, table or service at a particular time
  1. We booked a double room for two nights.
    我们预订了一间双人房，住两晚。
  2. You should book your train tickets in advance.
    你应当提前预订火车票。
展开其余 1 条例句
  1. I have booked an appointment with the dentist.
    我已经预约了牙医。

词源与构词

记忆钩子 book 作“预订”可接 room/ticket 等宾语，也可单独使用，如 Book early；强调“提前预订”用 book in advance。

词族与关联词

词族（同一词根派生出的不同词性或形式）
  • booking 预订；预约
    指已经安排好的预订，如 make/cancel a booking。
  • bookshelf 书架
    由 book 与 shelf 构成，复数为 bookshelves。
同义词
  • reserve 预订；保留
    book 与 reserve 作“预订”常可互换；book 在英式日常英语中常用于房间、票和预约，reserve 还可强调为他人保留座位、物品或权利。
    I reserved a table for seven o'clock. 我预订了七点钟的一张餐桌。
常见搭配
  • book a ticket 订票
    She booked a ticket for the morning flight. 她订了一张早班航班的机票。
  • book a room 预订房间
    We booked a room overlooking the sea. 我们预订了一间海景房。
  • read a book 读书；看书
    He likes to read a book before going to sleep. 他喜欢睡前看书。