
communities
词源
源自拉丁语 'communitas',意为'共同、共享',通过古法语 'communité' 进入英语。
noun
❶ 指生活在同一地区或具有共同特征、兴趣或目标的一群人,他们彼此之间有互动和联系。
“The local community organized a charity event to help the homeless.”
(当地社区组织了一场慈善活动来帮助无家可归者。)
“Online communities allow people with similar interests to connect from anywhere in the world.”
(在线社区让有共同兴趣的人可以从世界各地联系起来。)
❶ 指一群共享特定环境或栖息地的生物,如植物或动物群落。
“Scientists are studying the coral reef community to understand its ecosystem.”
(科学家正在研究珊瑚礁群落以了解其生态系统。)
“The forest community includes various species of trees, plants, and animals.”
(森林群落包括各种树木、植物和动物物种。)
常见短语
community center — 社区中心,为当地居民提供活动、服务和资源的公共场所。
“The community center offers free classes for seniors every week.”
(社区中心每周为老年人提供免费课程。)
community service — 社区服务,指为社区利益而进行的无偿工作,有时作为惩罚或教育手段。
“He was ordered to do 100 hours of community service for his offense.”
(他因违法行为被责令进行100小时的社区服务。)