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。
The artwork displayed in the gallery belongs to a famous artist.
画廊中展出的艺术品属于一位著名艺术家。
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。
As soon as she walked into the art studio, she knew she had found a place where she truly belonged.
她一走进艺术工作室，就知道自己找到了一个真正属于的地方。
03
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。
The ancient artifacts truly belonged in the museum, providing visitors with a glimpse into the past.
古代文物确实属于博物馆，为游客提供了一瞥过去的机会。
04
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
Orchids belong to the vast category of flowering plants.
兰花属于开花植物的广泛类别。
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。
05
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。
Regular exercise and a balanced diet belong to a healthy lifestyle, promoting physical and mental well-being.
定期锻炼和均衡饮食属于健康的生活方式，促进身心健康。
06
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.
作为公民，属于一个社区并为其福祉做出贡献是很重要的。
He belongs to a prestigious academic society that promotes scientific research.
他属于一个促进科学研究的 prestigious 学术团体。
