enter
Significado: To come or go into a place; to begin to take part in something
'Enter' means to go or come into a place, or to begin participation in something ('enter a competition', 'enter politics'). In computing, it means to input data ('enter your password'). The 'Enter' key on a keyboard confirms input. 'Enter into' introduces formal agreements ('enter into negotiations').
Ejemplos
- Please knock before you enter the office. 进入办公室前请先敲门。Por favor, llama antes de entrar en la oficina.オフィスに入る前にノックしてください。사무실에 들어가기 전에 노크해 주세요.
- She decided to enter the competition at the last minute. 她在最后一刻决定参加比赛。Decidió participar en el concurso en el último momento.彼女は土壇場でコンテストに参加することを決めました。그녀는 마지막 순간에 대회에 참가하기로 결정했습니다.
- Enter your username and password to log in. 输入您的用户名和密码登录。Introduce tu nombre de usuario y contraseña para iniciar sesión.ユーザー名とパスワードを入力してログインしてください。사용자 이름과 비밀번호를 입력하여 로그인하세요.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Old French 'entrer', from Latin 'intrare' meaning 'to go into', from 'intra' (within). Related to 'interior' and 'intrinsic'. The computing sense of inputting data dates from the 1960s.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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