Book
01
书
a set of printed pages that are held together in a cover so that we can turn them and read them
例子
I love reading books; they transport me to different worlds and ignite my imagination.
我喜欢阅读书籍；它们将我带到不同的世界并点燃我的想象力。
02
the sacred texts of the Christian faith
例子
The priest read from the Book during mass.
03
a written or printed work published as a bound volume
例子
His latest book explores the psychology of decision-making.
04
a compilation of known information about a subject or person
例子
That reference book lists every known species of bird in the region.
05
the written text of a play or other dramatic work used for rehearsal or performance
例子
The director made notes throughout the book of the play.
06
a set of sheets such as tickets or stamps fastened together along one edge
例子
She carried a book of raffle tickets to sell at the event.
07
a principal division of an extended written work
例子
The Republic consists of ten books.
08
a set of established rules or standards used as a basis for decisions
例子
The accountant insisted on doing things strictly by the book.
09
a set of playing cards meeting the rules of a particular card game
例子
He collected a book of kings before the final hand.
10
账簿, 会计账簿
the official record of financial transactions and accounts for a business, including ledgers, journals, and other accounting documents
例子
As part of the annual audit, the external auditor thoroughly examined the company 's books to verify the accuracy of the financial statements.
作为年度审计的一部分，外部审计师彻底检查了公司的账簿以验证财务报表的准确性。
to book
01
预订, 预约
to reserve a specific thing such as a seat, ticket, hotel room, etc.
Transitive
例子
She booked a hotel room in advance to ensure she had a place to stay during her vacation.
她提前预订了酒店房间，以确保度假期间有地方住。
02
to arrange or reserve someone for a performance, appearance, or service
例子
The theater booked a famous actor for the lead role.
03
to record an arrest, offense, or charge in official police records
例子
Every arrest must be booked in the official records.
04
溜走, 赶紧离开
to leave or depart quickly, often to avoid something or when a situation becomes undesirable
例子
She did n't like the vibe at the party, so she booked as soon as she could.
她不喜欢派对的气氛，所以一有机会就溜了。
词汇树
bookable
bookish
booklet
book
