store
Significado: A shop; a supply of something; to keep for future use
In American English, 'store' commonly means a shop (grocery store, department store). In British English, 'shop' is more common, though 'store' is used for large establishments (department store). As a verb, 'store' means to keep something for future use. 'In store' means waiting to happen (there's a surprise in store for you).
Ejemplos
- The data is stored on a secure server. 数据存储在安全的服务器上。Los datos se almacenan en un servidor seguro.データは安全なサーバーに保存されています。데이터는 안전한 서버에 저장되어 있습니다.
- We have a large store of supplies in the warehouse. 我们仓库里有大量的物资储备。Tenemos una gran reserva de suministros en el almacén.倉庫に大量の物資の備蓄があります。창고에 대량의 물자가 비축되어 있습니다.
- There's a department store on the high street. 大街上有一家百货商店。Hay unos grandes almacenes en la calle principal.メインストリートにデパートがあります。큰 거리에 백화점이 있습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Old French 'estorer' meaning 'to build' or 'to furnish', from Latin 'instaurare' meaning 'to renew' or 'to restore'. The retail shop meaning is primarily American, developing in the 18th century from the idea of a place where goods are stored.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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