Seat
01
座位, 席位
a place in a plane, train, theater, etc. that is designed for people to sit on, particularly one requiring a ticket
例子
He chose a seat near the exit for a quick departure after the event.
他选择了一个靠近出口的座位，以便在活动结束后快速离开。
例子
He slipped and landed on his seat, laughing at his own clumsiness.
他滑倒了，一屁股坐在地上，笑自己的笨拙。
03
席位, 座位
the position of a member in a committee, parliament, etc.
例子
The party lost several seats in the recent elections, reducing its influence in the legislature.
该党在最近的选举中失去了几个席位，削弱了其在立法机构中的影响力。
04
a piece of furniture designed specifically for sitting
例子
He bought a new seat for the patio.
05
the part of a chair, bench, or similar item on which a person sits
例子
She shifted forward on the seat to get closer to the desk.
06
a location from which authority is exercised, often a city or administrative center
例子
The city became the seat of colonial administration.
07
the part of clothing that covers the buttocks
例子
She adjusted the seat of her skirt.
08
a component of a machine that supports or guides another part
例子
The piston returned to its seat after each stroke.
to seat
01
to show someone to a seat or assign them a place to sit
例子
The attendant seated the passengers on the train.
02
to formally or ceremoniously install someone in an office, role, or position
例子
The bishop was seated in the cathedral during the ceremony.
03
to have the capacity to accommodate a certain number of people sitting
例子
This dining table can seat eight guests.
04
to place or attach a component securely in or on a base
例子
The valve must be seated properly to prevent leaks.
05
to equip a space or piece of furniture with seating
例子
They seated the waiting room with benches.
06
to attach or install a seat onto a chair or other furniture
例子
The carpenter seated the new chair seat firmly.
