Pool
01
simhall, bassäng
a container of water that people can swim in
Exempel
After a long day at work, Sarah likes to unwind by taking a dip in her backyard pool, enjoying the soothing sensation of the water.
Efter en lång arbetsdag gillar Sarah att koppla av genom att ta ett dopp i sin pool på baksidan, njuta av vattnets lugnande känsla.
Exempel
The hikers stopped to rest by the quiet pool.
Vandrarna stannade för att vila vid den tysta dammen.
03
pool, poolspel
a game played on a table with two players, in which the players use special sticks to hit 16 numbered balls into the holes at the edge of the table
Exempel
Pool tournaments attract skilled players who compete for prizes and prestige in various formats of the game.
Biljard-turneringar lockar skickliga spelare som tävlar om priser och prestige i olika spelformat.
04
an association of organizations or companies formed for a specific purpose, often to share risks or resources
Exempel
A pool of banks collaborated to provide a large loan.
05
an organization or collection of people, funds, or resources that can be shared among members
Exempel
Volunteers are drawn from a community pool to help with events.
06
the total combined stakes or money contributed by all participants in a bet, contest, or lottery
Exempel
Each participant put money into the pool for the office betting game.
to pool
01
samla, förena
to combine money, resources, or assets into a common fund for shared use
Exempel
Neighbors pooled money to repair the community park.
Grannarna samlade ihop pengar för att reparera samhällsparken.
02
samla, förena
to join or form a collective group of people for a shared purpose
Exempel
Students pooled together to prepare for the competition.
Studenterna samarbetade för att förbereda sig för tävlingen.
