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concourse

UK //ˈkɒŋkɔːs//US //ˈkɑːnkɔːrs//

词源

源自拉丁语 concursus(意为汇集、聚集),由 con-(共同)和 currere(跑)组成,14世纪通过古法语进入英语。

noun

❶ 指大型公共场所中供人群聚集或通行的开阔区域,常见于机场、车站等交通枢纽的中央大厅。

“We agreed to meet at the central concourse of the train station.”

(我们约好在火车站的中央大厅见面。)

“The airport concourse was crowded with travelers during the holiday season.”

(假日期间机场航站楼大厅挤满了旅客。)

❶ 表示人群的汇集或聚集,强调大量人同时出现或行动的场景。

“A concourse of protesters gathered in front of the city hall.”

(一群抗议者聚集在市政厅前。)

“The concert attracted a vast concourse of music lovers.”

(音乐会吸引了大量乐迷聚集。)

同义词:hall, lobby, assembly, gathering, crowd

常见短语

main concourse — 特指交通枢纽中最重要的中央大厅区域,通常是设施最集中、人流最密集的区域。

“The information desk is located in the main concourse near Gate 12.”

(问讯处位于12号登机口附近的主大厅。)