board
Significado: A flat piece of wood or other material; a group of people who manage an organisation
The noun 'board' has multiple meanings: a flat piece of rigid material (a chopping board), a group of people who govern or direct an organisation (the board of directors), or the provision of meals and accommodation (full board). As a verb, it means to get on a vehicle (board a plane) or to cover with boards.
Ejemplos
- She's been appointed to the board of trustees. 她被任命为理事会成员。Ha sido nombrada miembro del consejo de administración.彼女は理事会に任命されました。그녀는 이사회에 임명되었습니다.
- Please have your passport ready when boarding the aircraft. 登机时请准备好护照。Por favor, tenga su pasaporte listo al embarcar en el avión.飛行機に搭乗する際はパスポートをご用意ください。항공기 탑승 시 여권을 준비해 주십시오.
- Write your answer on the board. 把你的答案写在黑板上。Escribe tu respuesta en la pizarra.答えを黒板に書いてください。답을 칠판에 쓰세요.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Old English 'bord' meaning 'plank' or 'flat surface', from Proto-Germanic '*burdan'. The sense of 'a table' led to 'meals served at a table' (room and board), and then to 'a group seated at a table' (board of directors).
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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