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 always carry a book in my bag so I can read during my commute or whenever I have free time.
我总是在包里放一本书，这样我就可以在通勤时或任何有空闲时间的时候阅读。
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
He swore on the Book before giving testimony.
The priest read from the Book during mass.
03
a written or printed work published as a bound volume
例子
She 's writing a book about the history of computing.
His latest book explores the psychology of decision-making.
04
a compilation of known information about a subject or person
例子
The police kept a book on all major suspects.
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 actors studied the book before rehearsals began.
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
He bought a book of stamps at the post office.
She carried a book of raffle tickets to sell at the event.
07
a principal division of an extended written work
例子
The novel is divided into three books
The Republic consists of ten books.
08
a set of established rules or standards used as a basis for decisions
例子
Every move in this company must follow the book.
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
In rummy, a book consists of three or four cards of the same rank.
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
The accountant diligently updated the company 's book to reflect the latest financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
会计师 diligently updated the company's 账簿 to reflect the latest financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
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
I need to book a flight to New York for next week's business meeting.
我需要为下周的商务会议预订一张飞往纽约的机票。
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 agency booked the band for a summer festival.
The theater booked a famous actor for the lead role.
03
to record an arrest, offense, or charge in official police records
例子
The detective insists on booking all offenses promptly.
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
As soon as the awkward conversation started, he decided to book it out of there.
尴尬的谈话一开始，他就决定溜之大吉。
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
