house

home(家)

1. A1Countable(可數名詞)

   a building designed for human habitation, typically occupied by a single family.

   房屋；住宅

   • a stand-alone/semi-attached residence

     一棟獨立的/半獨立的住宅

   • to purchase/lease a dwelling

     購買/租賃一處住所

   • the cost of housing

     住房成本

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2. Countable(可數名詞)Usually singular(通常單數)

   all the occupants of a residence considered as a unit.

   住在同一房屋內的人；全家人

   • Do not disturb the entire household when you enter!

     進來時不要打擾全家人！

   • The entire house agreed on the plan.

     全家人都同意這個計劃。

   • The house is a very friendly place.

     這個家是一個非常友善的地方。

3. Countable(可數名詞)

   a structure designed to shelter animals.

   動物的欄舍；獸舍

   • the enclosure for monkeys/lions at the zoo

     動物園裡猴子/獅子的圍欄

   • a shelter for hens

     雞的庇護所

   • the cattle house on the farm

     農場上的牛舍

building(建築)

1. Countable(可數名詞)

   a building or section of a building serving a specific purpose.

   （具有特定用途的）大樓；建築物

   • the renowned Sydney Opera House

     著名的悉尼歌劇院

   • the headquarters of a broadcasting company

     一家廣播公司的總部

   • This is a very grand house.

     這是一座非常宏偉的建築。

business(企業)

1. a business entity engaged in a particular industry.

   （尤指出版或設計類）公司；機構；商行

   • a company that produces books

     一家出版書籍的公司

   • a business specializing in fashion design

     一家專精於時尚設計的企業

   • a restaurant specializing in curry dishes

     一家專營咖哩料理的餐廳

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music(音樂)

1. Uncountable(不可數名詞)

   a genre of fast-paced electronic dance music characterized by a repetitive beat.

   浩室音樂（一種節奏快速的電子舞曲）

   • The origins of house music can be traced back to the late 1980s.

     浩室音樂的起源可以追溯到1980年代末。

   • I love listening to house music at parties.

     我喜歡在派對上聽浩室音樂。

school(學校)

1. Countable(可數名詞)

   a grouping of students within a school for competitive events.

   （學校為競賽而分的）組

   • a sporting event among the school's teams

     學校各隊伍之間的體育賽事

   • Our class is divided into four houses.

     我們班被分成了四個組。

   • Which house do you belong to?

     你屬於哪個組？

family(家族)

1. Countable(可數名詞)

   a family, especially a royal or noble lineage.

   家族；（尤指）皇室

   • The British monarchy is part of the Windsor lineage.

     英國王室是溫莎家族的一部分。

   • This is a house with a long history.

     這是一個歷史悠久的家族。

politics(政治)

1. Countable(可數名詞)

   a body of people, such as a parliament or council, that makes laws.

   議會；立法機構

   • The House of Commons is debating a new bill.

     下議院正在辯論一項新法案。

   • The house passed the resolution.

     議會通過了這項決議。

2. Singular(單數)

   the side proposing a motion in a formal debate.

   辯論的發起方

   • The topic for tonight's debate is, 'The proposing side believes that capital punishment should be abolished.'

     今晚辯論的主題是，『提案方認為應該廢除死刑。』

   • The house will open the debate.

     提案方將開啟辯論。

audience(觀眾)

1. C2Countable(可數名詞)

   the audience at a performance, particularly in a theatre.

   觀眾；（尤指）劇場觀眾

   • The opera performance had a full audience.

     歌劇表演的觀眾席滿座。

   • The performance played to a full house.

     表演吸引了滿場的觀眾。

   • The house responded enthusiastically to the performance.

     觀眾對表演反應熱烈。

1. C2Transitive(及物動詞)

   to provide accommodations or space for someone or something.

   為…提供住所；容納；為…提供空間

   • Providing housing for all the refugees will be very challenging.

     為所有難民提供住所將非常具有挑戰性。

   • This museum is home to the largest collection of antique toys in Europe.

     這座博物館收藏了歐洲最多的古董玩具。

   • This stadium can house ten thousand spectators.

     這座體育場可以容納一萬名觀眾。

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