
book
词源
源自古英语 'bōc',与德语 'Buch'、荷兰语 'boek' 同源,最初指山毛榉树的树皮,因其曾被用作书写材料。
noun
❶ 装订成册的印刷或手写内容,通常由多页纸张组成,用于阅读或记录信息。
“I borrowed a book from the library yesterday.”
(我昨天从图书馆借了一本书。)
“She wrote her name on the first page of the book.”
(她在书的扉页上写下了自己的名字。)
❶ 预订或预约某物(如票、座位、房间等),通常需要提前支付或确认。
“I need to book a hotel room for my trip next week.”
(我需要为下周的旅行预订一间酒店房间。)
“She booked two tickets for the concert.”
(她预订了两张音乐会的门票。)
verb
❶ 正式记录或登记某人的违法行为或违规行为,通常由警方执行。
“The police officer booked him for speeding.”
(警察因超速行驶而记录了他的违法行为。)
“She was booked for parking in a no-parking zone.”
(她因在禁停区停车而被记录在案。)
常见短语
by the book — 严格按照规则或程序办事,不偏离既定标准或规定。
“He always does everything by the book.”
(他总是严格按照规章制度办事。)
book in — 登记入住(酒店等)或登记到达某处。
“We need to book in at the reception before going to our room.”
(我们需要在接待处登记后才能去房间。)
book out — 办理退房手续或登记离开某处。
“Don't forget to book out when you leave the hotel.”
(离开酒店时别忘了办理退房手续。)