bath
含义: A large container for washing the body; the act of washing in this container
Bath refers to a large tub for soaking the body in water, or the act of bathing in one. In British English, 'bath' is the container (Americans say 'bathtub') and 'to have a bath' means to bathe. A 'bathroom' contains a bath, toilet, and sink. Bath is also a famous spa city in England.
例句
- I prefer having a bath to taking a shower. 比起淋浴,我更喜欢泡澡。Prefiero darme un baño a ducharme.シャワーよりお風呂に入る方が好きです。저는 샤워보다 목욕하는 것을 더 좋아합니다.
- She gave the dog a bath after its muddy walk. 狗在泥泞中散步后,她给它洗了个澡。Ella bañó al perro después de su paseo embarrado.彼女は泥だらけの散歩の後、犬をお風呂に入れました。그녀는 진흙투성이 산책 후에 개를 목욕시켰습니다.
- The bathroom has a separate bath and shower. 浴室有独立的浴缸和淋浴。El baño tiene bañera y ducha separadas.バスルームには別々の浴槽とシャワーがあります。욕실에는 욕조와 샤워기가 따로 있습니다.
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用法指南
语境: general
语气: neutral
起源与历史
From Old English 'bæþ' meaning 'an immersion in water', from Proto-Germanic 'batham'. Related to German 'Bad' (bath). The city of Bath in England was named by the Romans for its natural hot springs. The plural 'baths' referred to public bathing houses.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
故事与趣闻
The city of Bath in England was named after its Roman baths, built around natural hot springs nearly 2,000 years ago. The Romans called it 'Aquae Sulis' (the waters of Sulis), and people still visit today to see the ancient bathing complex.
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