guide
Meaning: A person who shows the way; a book giving information; to lead or direct
The word 'guide' can be a noun meaning a person who shows others around (tour guide) or a book with helpful information (user guide, travel guide). As a verb, it means to lead or direct someone. 'Guided tour' is a tour with someone explaining things. 'Guiding principle' is a main rule that influences decisions.
Examples
- We hired a guide to show us around the castle. 我们雇了一个导游带我们参观城堡。Contratamos un guía para mostrarnos el castillo.城を案内してもらうためにガイドを雇いました。성을 안내해 줄 가이드를 고용했습니다.
- The instruction guide explains how to set it up. 说明指南解释了如何设置它。La guía de instrucciones explica cómo configurarlo.取扱説明書にはセットアップ方法が説明されています。사용 설명서에 설치 방법이 설명되어 있습니다.
- She guided me through the process. 她指导我完成了整个过程。Ella me guió a través del proceso.彼女はそのプロセスを案内してくれました。그녀가 그 과정을 안내해 주었습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old French 'guider' meaning 'to lead', of Germanic origin, from Frankish 'wītan' (to show the way), related to Old English 'witan' (to know). The same root gives us 'wise' and 'wit'.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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