英语

book

gb/bˈʊk/ us/bˈʊk/
A1 英语
~ 300
义项
0 个义项
名词 A1 entity
1

A set of bound written pages

A set of pages with writing, joined together in a cover.

用法模式: read [a book]
常见错误:
Learners sometimes confuse 'book' with 'notebook'; a book contains complete works or information, while a notebook is blank or for writing notes.
近义词
volume (More formal or technical term for a single book, especially in a series.)
反义词
ebook (A digital version rather than a physical book.)
搭配
read a book |borrow a book |write a book |open a book |close a book
主题
education |literature |daily life |arts_entertainment |core_vocabulary
例句
  • She borrowed a book from the library.
  • The book was full of interesting stories.
  • He wrote a book about his travels.
  • I left my book on the table.
  • This book has over three hundred pages.
学习者例句
  • I read a book every night.
  • This is my favorite book.
  • The book is on the desk.
  • She gives me a book to read.
  • We buy a new book.
动词 A2 action
2

Arrange in advance for use

To ask for and keep something, like a room or ticket, for the future.

用法模式: book [something] [for someone]
常见错误:
Learners sometimes confuse 'book' with 'buy'; booking means reserving, not necessarily paying at that moment.
近义词
reserve (Very close in meaning but slightly more formal; used in similar contexts.)
反义词
cancel (To remove or stop the arrangement that was previously booked.)
搭配
book a hotel |book a ticket |book an appointment |book a flight
主题
travel |business |daily life |daily_life
例句
  • I need to book a table for dinner.
  • She booked two tickets to the concert.
  • They booked a hotel room near the beach.
  • We should book an appointment with the doctor.
  • He booked the hall for the wedding.
学习者例句
  • I book a seat on the bus.
  • We book a room at the hotel.
  • She books two tickets for the movie.
  • They book an appointment with the doctor.
  • I will book a table for lunch.
动词 B2 action
3

Officially record an arrest or charge

When police write your name and details because they think you broke the law.

用法模式: book [someone] [for something]
常见错误:
Learners may confuse this with reserving something; in legal contexts, it means official police recording of an offense.
近义词
charge (More general legal term; 'book' refers specifically to police recording details.)
反义词
release (To let someone go without charges or after charges are dropped.)
搭配
book a suspect |book someone for speeding
主题
law |crime |communication
例句
  • The police booked him for theft.
  • She was booked on suspicion of fraud.
  • They booked several people after the protest turned violent.
学习者例句
  • The police book him for stealing.
  • They book her for driving too fast.
  • He is booked by the police.
语法
词典原形
book
IPA
GB/bˈʊk/
US/bˈʊk/
音节与重音
book (1 个音节)
Stress on 1st syllable (book)
词形变化
Noun
  • Base: book
  • Plural: books
Verb
  • Base: book
  • 3rd Person Singular: books
  • Present Participle: booking
  • Past: booked
词族
Forms
books noun booking verb booked verb
Core family
booklet noun B1
Related words
bookshop noun A2 bookstore noun A2 bookshelf noun A2 bookmark noun A2
Negative and opposite forms
unbooked adjective
Advanced or less common
bookish adjective B2 bookable adjective overbook verb B2
相关表达

by the book

1
/bˈaɪ ðə bˈʊk/
idiom

Follow rules strictly

To do something exactly as the rules say.

例句
  • The lawyer handled the case by the book.
  • He runs his business by the book.

in someone's good books

1
/ˈɪn sˈʌmwˌʌnz ɡˈʊd bˈʊks/
idiom informal

Favored by someone

When someone likes you or is pleased with you at this time.

例句
  • I'm in my boss's good books after finishing the project early.
  • She's in her teacher's good books these days.

throw the book at someone

1
/θɹˈoʊ ðə bˈʊk ˈæt sˈʌmwˌʌn/
idiom informal

Give maximum punishment allowed

To punish someone as much as the law or rules allow.

例句
  • The judge threw the book at him for repeated offenses.
  • If you lie to them, they'll throw the book at you.

don't judge a book by its cover

1
/dˈoʊnt d͡ʒˈʌd͡ʒ ə bˈʊk bˈaɪ ˈɪts kˈʌvɚ/
idiom

Don't decide by appearance only

Do not decide what something or someone is like just by how they look.

例句
  • He seems unfriendly, but don't judge a book by its cover.
  • The hotel looked small, but it was beautiful inside—don't judge a book by its cover.

don't judge a book by its cover

2
/dˈoʊnt d͡ʒˈʌd͡ʒ ə bˈʊk bˈaɪ ˈɪts kˈʌvɚ/
idiom

Don't judge by looks alone

Don't decide what something is like only from how it looks outside.

例句
  • She seems quiet, but don't judge a book by its cover.
  • The restaurant looks small, but don't judge a book by its cover.

hit the books

1
/hˈɪt ðə bˈʊks/
idiom informal

Study hard and seriously

To study with focus and energy.

例句
  • I have exams next week, so it's time to hit the books.
  • I can't go out tonight—I need to hit the books for tomorrow's exam.
  • She stayed home all weekend hitting the books.
  • It's time to hit the books if you want to pass.

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