Court
01
法庭, 法院
the place in which legal proceedings are conducted
例子
In family court, judges handle matters such as divorce, child custody, and domestic violence disputes.
在家庭法院，法官处理诸如离婚、子女监护权和家庭暴力纠纷等事项。
As a witness in the trial, Sarah was required to testify under oath and answer questions posed by the attorneys in the court.
作为审判中的证人，莎拉被要求宣誓作证并回答律师在法庭上提出的问题。
1.1
法庭, 法院
the group of people in a court including the judge and the jury
例子
The court listened carefully to the witness's testimony.
法庭仔细听取了证人的证词。
The judge asked the court to maintain order during the proceedings.
法官要求法庭在诉讼过程中维持秩序。
02
宫廷, 法庭
the sovereign and their appointed advisers who form the governing body of a state
例子
The king and his court met to discuss the new policies.
国王和他的朝廷会面讨论新政策。
She was granted an audience with the royal court to present her petition.
她被授予与皇家宫廷会面以提交她的请愿书。
03
球场, 场地
an area where people can play basketball, tennis, etc.
例子
The players warmed up on the basketball court before the game.
球员们在比赛前在篮球场上热身。
She reserved a tennis court for her lesson tomorrow.
她为明天的课程预订了一个网球场。
04
礼貌, 敬意
an expression of respectful deference or honor
例子
The audience showed court by standing as the speaker entered the room.
当演讲者进入房间时，观众通过站立表示敬意。
In ancient times, displaying court to the emperor was a crucial part of protocol.
在古代，向皇帝表示敬意是礼仪的关键部分。
05
庭院, 内院
an area surrounded by walls or buildings, often part of a large house
例子
The grand manor boasted a beautiful inner court, adorned with lush greenery and elegant stone pathways, providing a serene retreat for its residents.
宏伟的庄园拥有一个美丽的内部庭院，装饰着郁郁葱葱的绿色植物和优雅的石径，为居民提供了一个宁静的避风港。
In the heart of the ancient castle, the inner court served as a gathering place for nobles and courtiers, its towering walls echoing with tales of bygone eras.
在古堡的中心，内院是贵族和朝臣聚集的地方，它高耸的墙壁回荡着往昔时代的故事。
06
a lodging establishment for motorists, providing direct access from rooms to parking
例子
They stayed at a roadside court during their road trip.
The motel-style court had easy parking outside each room.
07
the official residence of a sovereign, monarch, or noble
例子
The king received ambassadors at his court.
Life at the royal court involved strict etiquette.
08
a tribunal or judicial body presided over by a judge or magistrate, administering justice according to law
例子
The case was brought before a federal court.
Evidence was submitted to the court for review.
09
the family, attendants, and household of a sovereign or noble
例子
The princess was well known throughout the royal court.
Artists and poets were patronized by the court.
10
庭院, 通道
a narrow passage or enclosed area often found between buildings or alongside them in urban settings
例子
The alley behind the main street led to a small court where residents often gathered to chat.
主街后面的小巷通向一个小院子，居民们经常聚集在那里聊天。
We parked our bicycles in the court beside the library before heading inside to return our books.
在进去还书之前，我们把自行车停在了图书馆旁边的院子里。
to court
01
追求, 求爱
to romantically pursue someone by expressing interest and affection to establish a relationship
Transitive: to court sb
例子
In the Victorian era, gentlemen would traditionally court ladies with flowers and polite gestures.
在维多利亚时代，绅士们传统上用鲜花和礼貌的举止追求女士。
He decided to court her by writing heartfelt letters expressing his feelings.
他决定通过写表达自己感情的真挚信件来追求她。
02
追求, 讨好
to show interest or affection toward someone in order to gain their approval or favors
Transitive: to court sb/sth
例子
He spent months courting potential investors to secure funding for his business.
他花了几个月的时间追求潜在投资者，以确保他的业务获得资金。
The politician courted voters by attending local events and listening to their concerns.
这位政治家通过参加当地活动并倾听他们的关切来讨好选民。
03
求爱, 追求
to participate in a series of social interactions or activities with the goal of building a relationship that may lead to marriage
Intransitive
例子
They courted for two years before finally getting engaged.
他们交往了两年，最后终于订婚了。
In the past, people often courted for a long time before deciding to marry.
过去，人们在决定结婚之前常常追求很长时间。
