book
名詞
定義 book 名詞
publication(出版品)
- A1Countable(可數名詞)
A written work that is published in either physical or digital format.
（紙本或電子版的）書籍
What good books have you been reading lately?
你最近讀了什麼好書？
His new book has just been released.
他的新書剛剛發行。
She authored a book focusing on the topic of car maintenance.
她撰寫了一本關於汽車保養主題的書。
- A1Countable(可數名詞)
A collection of pages, bound together, that are meant for reading or writing.
書；書本；本子
a hardcover book / a softcover book
一本精裝書 / 一本平裝書
I brought a book to enjoy during the flight.
我帶了一本書在飛行途中享受。
He keeps track of all his expenditures in a small notebook he carries.
他把他所有的開支都記錄在他隨身攜帶的一本小筆記本上。
section(部分)
- Countable(可數名詞)
A division within a lengthy literary work, such as the Bible.
（如《聖經》等長篇作品的）卷；篇；部
The Book of Job
《約伯記》
This section of the book is very interesting.
這本書的這部分非常有趣。
collection(收藏)
- C2Countable(可數名詞)
A collection of items of the same type that are bound together.
簿；（裝訂成冊的）票據簿
a booklet of stamps / a book of tickets / a box of matches
一本郵票簿 / 一本票券簿 / 一盒火柴
This coupon book is almost used up.
這本優惠券簿幾乎用完了。
I need to purchase a new check book.
我需要買一本新的支票簿。
record(記錄)
- Singular(單數)
The process through which a bookmaker manages financial stakes placed on specific outcomes.
賭局；賭注
They've already opened betting for the outcome of the next World Cup.
他們已經開始為下一屆世界盃的結果下注。
The book shows that his chances of winning are not high.
賭盤顯示他贏的機率並不高。
片語 book 名詞
- books
the documented financial records reflecting the expenditures and revenues of a business
公司或商行的帳冊；帳簿
• The accountant reviewed the company's books to ensure that all expenditures and revenues were well-documented.
會計師審查了公司的帳冊，以確保所有的支出和收入都有完整的記錄。
動詞
定義 book 動詞
reserve(預訂)
- A2Transitive(及物動詞)Intransitive(不及物動詞)
To make arrangements for a seat, room, performer, etc., for a specific time in the future.
預訂；預約
I would like to attend, but my schedule is fully committed until the weekend.
我想參加，但我的日程已經排滿直到週末。
The hotel/restaurant/theatre has reached full booking capacity.
酒店/餐廳/劇院已經達到預訂滿額。
I have secured two tickets for us to see 'Carmen'.
我已經為我們訂了兩張《卡門》的票。
record(記錄)
- Transitive(及物動詞)
When a police officer, referee, etc., records a person's details in an official record because they have committed an offense.
（警方）將…記錄在案；（裁判）記名警告
In a soccer match, a player receiving two cautions will be removed from the game.
在一場足球比賽中，一名球員若收到兩次警告將被驅逐出場。
My grandmother received a speeding ticket last week.
我祖母上週因超速收到了一張罰單。
He was booked for misconduct.
他因行為不端被記錄在案。
成語
- in my book
according to my personal opinion or judgment.
以我看來
• In my book, this movie is definitely the best of the year.
在我看來，這部電影絕對是今年最好的。
- one for the books
An event or occurrence that is surprising, unusual, or remarkable.
令人意想不到的事
• His winning the competition was one for the books; it was totally unexpected.
他贏得比賽真是令人驚訝；完全出乎意料。
- on the books
Officially registered as an employee of a company or a member of an organization, society, sports team, etc.
在冊（受雇）
• The software company currently has over five hundred employees on the books.
這家軟體公司目前有超過五百名員工在冊。
片語動詞 book
- book in/book into somewhere
to officially register your arrival by signing in when you reach a hotel, etc.
註冊入住（酒店）
• We booked in as soon as we arrived at the hotel.
我們一到達酒店就辦理了入住手續。
- book someone in/book someone into something
to organize accommodation for an individual or oneself at a hotel or similar establishment.
為…預訂住宿（如旅館）
• I booked my family into the hotel.
我為我的家人在旅館預訂了房間。