companion

noun

UK/kəmˈpæn.jən/
US/kəmˈpæn.jən/

Definitions of companion noun

person()

  1. B2Countable(可数名词)

    A person with whom one spends a lot of time, often due to friendship or while traveling together.

    同伴;伙伴;旅伴

    • For the past decade, the dog has been her loyal companion.

      在过去的十年里,这只狗一直是她的忠实伴侣。

    • They became close companions during their travels.

      在他们的旅行中,他们成为了亲密的伙伴。

    • This book has been a great companion on my long journey.

      这本书在我的长途旅程中是一个很好的伴侣。

  2. Countable(可数名词)

    Historically, a young woman hired to provide care and company to an older or ill woman, especially during travel.

    旧时指受雇陪伴年长或生病女性(尤指旅行时)的年轻女子。

object(物品)

  1. Countable(可数名词)old-fashioned(过时)

    One of two objects that match or are intended to be used together.

    (成对物品中的)一件;配对物。

    • I found one glove, but its companion is missing.

      我找到了一只手套,但它的另一只不见了。

    • I have one earring, but I can't find its companion.

      我有一只耳环,但找不到它的另一只。

    • Of the pair of bookends, one has had its companion broken.

      这对书挡中,有一只的配对物已经坏了。

book(书籍)

  1. Countable(可数名词)

    A book that provides information or guidance on a particular subject.

    (用于书名)指南;手册。

    • The Gardener's Companion

      《园艺指南》

    • The Wine Lover's Companion

      《葡萄酒爱好者手册》

    • The Computer User's Companion

      《电脑使用者指南》