Pool
01
游泳池, 泳池
a container of water that people can swim in
例子
During the summer heatwave, many locals flock to the public pool to cool off and relax in the refreshing water.
在夏季热浪期间，许多当地人涌向公共游泳池，在清凉的水中降温放松。
例子
They enjoyed the peacefulness of the small pool in the garden.
他们享受了花园里小水池的宁静。
03
台球, 台球游戏
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
例子
Playing pool requires skill, strategy, and precision to accurately hit the balls into the pockets.
玩台球需要技巧、策略和精确度才能准确地将球击入袋中。
04
an association of organizations or companies formed for a specific purpose, often to share risks or resources
例子
The shipping companies joined a pool to reduce competition on certain routes.
05
an organization or collection of people, funds, or resources that can be shared among members
例子
The city created a pool of bicycles for public use.
06
the total combined stakes or money contributed by all participants in a bet, contest, or lottery
例子
All bets were added to the pool, which would go to the winner.
to pool
01
汇集, 合并
to combine money, resources, or assets into a common fund for shared use
例子
Employees pooled their resources to organize a charity event.
员工们汇集了他们的资源来组织一场慈善活动。
02
汇集, 联合
to join or form a collective group of people for a shared purpose
例子
Researchers pooled their knowledge to tackle the complex problem.
研究人员汇集了他们的知识来解决这个复杂的问题。
