to belong
01
属于, 归...所有
to be one's property
Transitive: to belong to sb
例子
The antique clock belongs to my grandmother.
这个古董钟属于我的祖母。
02
属于, 感到舒适
to feel comfortable or happy in a particular place or situation or with a specific group of people
Intransitive
例子
After moving to a new city, it took him some time to find a group of friends where he truly belonged.
搬到新城市后，他花了一些时间才找到一个他真正属于的朋友圈。
03
属于, 是成员
to be a member of a group, organization, etc.
Transitive: to belong to a group
例子
As a citizen, it is important to belong to a community and contribute to its well-being.
04
属于, 适合
to be in the right place or situation; to have a natural connection or fit within a particular context or environment
Intransitive: to belong somewhere
例子
The old leather-bound books seemed to belong in the library, where they added a sense of history and knowledge.
那些旧皮面装订的书籍似乎属于图书馆，它们在那里增添了一种历史和知识的氛围。
05
属于, 归类于
to be classified in a class or category
Transitive: to belong to a category | to belong in a category
例子
The suspenseful plot and unexpected twists in the novel clearly indicate that it belongs in the mystery genre of literature.
小说中悬疑的情节和意想不到的转折清楚地表明它属于文学中的悬疑类型。
06
属于, 是...的一部分
to be a natural and integral part or attribute of a person or thing
Transitive: to belong to sth
例子
Basic mathematics and language proficiency skills belong to the core curriculum.
基础数学和语言熟练技能属于核心课程。
