room
Significado: A separate area within a building; space available
Room has two main meanings: a partitioned area in a building ('living room', 'bedroom') and available space ('there's no room for error'). In British English, 'room' can also mean lodgings or accommodation. The phrase 'room for improvement' is commonly used to suggest something could be better.
Ejemplos
- The meeting will be held in the conference room. 会议将在会议室举行。La reunión se celebrará en la sala de conferencias.会議は会議室で行われます。회의는 회의실에서 진행됩니다.
- Is there enough room in the car for everyone? 车里有足够的空间容纳所有人吗?¿Hay suficiente espacio en el coche para todos?車に全員乗れるスペースはありますか?차에 모두 탈 수 있는 공간이 있나요?
- She rented a room in a shared house near the university. 她在大学附近的合租房里租了一个房间。Alquiló una habitación en una casa compartida cerca de la universidad.彼女は大学の近くのシェアハウスで部屋を借りました。그녀는 대학 근처의 셰어하우스에서 방을 빌렸습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Old English 'rūm' meaning 'space, extent' (not a partitioned area). The original sense was simply 'available space', which survives in phrases like 'make room'. The meaning of a partitioned section of a building developed in the 14th century. Related to German 'Raum' (space, room).
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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