book
含义: A written or printed work; to reserve or arrange in advance
'Book' as a noun is a written work, typically with pages bound together. As a verb, it means to reserve something ('book a table'). In British English, 'book' is widely used for reservations (Americans often say 'make a reservation'). 'To book someone' in British slang can also mean to officially record an offence.
例句
- I'm reading a fascinating book about history. 我正在读一本关于历史的精彩的书。Estoy leyendo un libro fascinante sobre historia.歴史についての魅力的な本を読んでいます。역사에 관한 흥미로운 책을 읽고 있습니다.
- We booked a table at the restaurant for eight o'clock. 我们在餐厅预订了八点的桌位。Reservamos una mesa en el restaurante para las ocho.レストランで8時のテーブルを予約しました。레스토랑에서 8시 테이블을 예약했습니다.
- The flight was fully booked. 航班已经订满了。El vuelo estaba completamente reservado.フライトは満席でした。항공편이 만석이었습니다.
发音
用法指南
语境: general
语气: neutral
起源与历史
From Old English 'bōc', related to 'beech' — early Germanic peoples carved runes into beech bark or beechwood tablets. German 'Buch' (book) and 'Buche' (beech) preserve this connection. The verb sense of 'to reserve' comes from the practice of writing names in a ledger book.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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