club
Meaning: An organisation of people with a common interest; a venue for entertainment
A 'club' is an organisation of people with a common interest who meet regularly for shared activities. It can also refer to a venue for entertainment, particularly for dancing and music, or a heavy stick used as a weapon or in golf. The word has many applications depending on context.
Examples
- She joined the local book club to meet other avid readers. 她加入了当地的读书俱乐部,以结识其他狂热的读者。Ella se unió al club de lectura local para conocer a otros lectores ávidos.彼女は他の熱心な読書家と出会うために地元の読書クラブに入会しました。그녀는 다른 열정적인 독서가들을 만나기 위해 동네 독서 모임에 가입했습니다.
- We went to a jazz club in Soho last Saturday night. 上周六晚上我们去了苏豪区的一家爵士俱乐部。Fuimos a un club de jazz en el Soho el sábado por la noche.先週の土曜日の夜、ソーホーのジャズクラブに行きました。지난 토요일 밤에 소호에 있는 재즈 클럽에 갔습니다.
- He selected a different club for his approach shot to the green. 他为接近果岭的击球选择了不同的球杆。Él seleccionó un palo diferente para su golpe de aproximación al green.彼はグリーンへのアプローチショットに別のクラブを選びました。그는 그린으로의 어프로치 샷에 다른 클럽을 선택했습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old Norse 'klubba' meaning 'a cudgel' or 'heavy stick'. The sense of 'an association of people' likely developed from groups who met at a tavern, perhaps originally identified by a club-shaped sign.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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