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English - Chinese
Floor
flɔr
Extremely common
800 - 900
800 - 900
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The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
楼层, 地板, 底部, 底线
Floor meanings in Chinese
楼层
Example:
My apartment is on the third floor.
我的公寓在三楼。
The building has five floors.
这座建筑有五层。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to describe levels in a building.
Note: In Chinese, the term '楼层' is commonly used when referring to the level of a building, such as in residential or commercial contexts.
地板
Example:
The wooden floor is very beautiful.
木地板非常漂亮。
Please clean the floor before the guests arrive.
请在客人到来之前清洁地板。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used to refer to the surface of a room.
Note: The term '地板' refers to the actual surface that people walk on. It can be made of various materials such as wood, tile, or carpet.
底部
Example:
The floor of the ocean is very deep.
海洋的底部非常深。
The floor of the valley is covered with grass.
山谷的底部覆盖着草。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used in a more abstract sense, referring to the bottom or lowest part of something.
Note: In this context, '底部' can refer to the lowest part of various things, not just buildings.
底线
Example:
We need to establish a floor for our prices.
我们需要为我们的价格设定一个底线。
The floor for the project budget is set at $5,000.
项目预算的底线设定为5000美元。
Usage: formalContext: Used in economic or financial discussions.
Note: The term '底线' is commonly used in discussions about minimum thresholds in pricing, budgets, or standards.
Floor's synonyms
level
Level refers to a particular height or story in a building.
Example: The living room is on the second level of the house.
Note: Level is more specific to the height or story within a building, whereas floor can refer to the ground level or any level in a building.
storey
Storey is a British English term that refers to a level of a building.
Example: The apartment is located on the top storey of the building.
Note: Storey is the British English spelling of story, which is commonly used in American English to refer to a level of a building.
story
Story is the American English term for a level of a building.
Example: The office is on the 10th story of the skyscraper.
Note: Story is the American English spelling of storey, which is commonly used in British English to refer to a level of a building.
deck
Deck can refer to a flat surface that is part of a ship or a structure.
Example: The ship's deck offers a panoramic view of the ocean.
Note: Deck is more commonly associated with ships or outdoor structures, whereas floor is typically used in indoor contexts.
Floor expressions, common phrases
hit the floor
To start dancing or moving energetically, typically in response to music or a particular beat.
Example: When the music drops, everyone hits the floor.
Note: The phrase 'hit the floor' does not directly refer to the physical surface but rather to a sudden action or movement.
from the ground up
To start something or build something completely new, often from the very beginning.
Example: They built the company from the ground up.
Note: This phrase emphasizes the process of starting or creating something, rather than just a specific level of a building.
on the floor
Located at a lower level of a building or structure.
Example: The party is on the floor below us.
Note: This phrase specifies a particular location within a building rather than just the general concept of a floor.
sweep something under the rug
To try to hide or conceal a problem or mistake rather than dealing with it directly.
Example: They tried to sweep the issue under the rug, but it resurfaced later.
Note: This phrase uses 'under the rug' metaphorically to imply hiding something, not about cleaning a physical floor.
floor it
To press the accelerator pedal of a vehicle all the way down, accelerating rapidly.
Example: When the light turned green, she floored it and sped off.
Note: This phrase refers to pressing the gas pedal of a vehicle to the floor, indicating maximum speed, rather than just referring to a level of a building.
dance floor
An area or space, often in a club or party, designated for dancing.
Example: The DJ is playing great music on the dance floor.
Note: The phrase 'dance floor' specifically refers to the area where people dance, not just any general floor surface.
take the floor
To have the opportunity to speak or perform in front of an audience.
Example: She was invited to take the floor and share her views on the topic.
Note: This phrase refers to being given a platform or stage to speak or perform, not just walking on a physical floor.
fall through the cracks
To be overlooked or neglected, especially in a system or process.
Example: Sometimes, important details can fall through the cracks if we're not careful.
Note: This phrase uses 'cracks' metaphorically to indicate something being missed or ignored, not about falling through a physical floor.
Floor everyday (slang) expressions
ground
In informal speech, 'ground' can be used to refer to the floor at ground level, typically used in commercial or public buildings.
Example: Let's catch up on the ground floor cafe before the meeting.
Note: The term 'ground' is less formal than 'ground floor' or 'first floor', often used conversationally or in casual settings.
bottom
'Bottom' is slang for the lowest floor of a building, often used informally in spoken language.
Example: The meeting is on the bottom floor of the building.
Note: The term 'bottom' is less technical than 'ground floor' or 'lowest floor', conveying informality and ease of communication.
pad
Informally, 'pad' can refer to a floor or level of a building, especially in a relaxed or familiar setting.
Example: Meet me at my pad on the second level for drinks later.
Note: Using 'pad' instead of 'floor' can add a cool or laid-back vibe to the conversation, often associated with casual environments.
Floor - Examples
The floor is made of wood.
地板是用木头制成的。
The party is on the second floor.
聚会在二楼举行。
The cat is lying on the ground floor.
猫躺在一楼。
Floor grammar
Floor - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: floor
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): floors
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): floor
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): floored
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): flooring
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): floors
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): floor
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): floor
Syllables, Separation and Stress
floor Contains 1 syllables: floor
Phonetic transcription: ˈflȯr
floor , ˈflȯr (The red syllable is stressed)
Floor - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
floor: 800 - 900 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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