Host
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主人, 主持人
a person who invites guests to a social event and ensures they have a pleasant experience while there
例子
The host welcomed everyone with a warm smile and guided them to their seats.
主人以温暖的微笑欢迎每个人，并引导他们入座。
As the host, she made sure all her guests had plenty to eat and drink.
作为主人，她确保所有客人都有足够的食物和饮料。
1.1
主办方, 组织者
an organization that supplies resources and facilities for an event or function
例子
The university served as the host for the international conference.
该大学作为国际会议的主办方。
The local community center was the host of the annual charity gala.
当地社区中心是年度慈善晚会的主办方。
1.2
主人, 业主
someone who owns or manages a place where travelers can stay, like an inn or a bed and breakfast
例子
The host welcomed us warmly when we arrived at the quaint bed and breakfast.
当我们到达古雅的床和早餐时，主人热情地欢迎了我们。
She became a beloved host, known for her exceptional hospitality at the country inn.
她成为了一位受人爱戴的主人，以在乡村旅馆的非凡款待而闻名。
1.3
主持人, 主播
the person in front of a camera who talks about different topics or invites guests to a TV or radio show
例子
The host skillfully navigated through diverse topics on the evening talk show.
主持人在晚间脱口秀节目中巧妙地穿梭于各种话题之间。
She earned acclaim as the charismatic host of a popular morning news program.
她作为一档受欢迎的早间新闻节目的魅力主持人而赢得了赞誉。
02
一大群, 众多
a large crowd of people or collection of things
例子
The event was attended by a host of dignitaries and celebrities.
这次活动有一大群达官贵人和名人出席。
The garden was home to a host of colorful butterflies.
花园是一大群色彩斑斓的蝴蝶的家园。
2.1
一群麻雀, 麻雀的大群
a flock of sparrows
例子
A host of sparrows descended on the field in search of food.
一群麻雀降落在田野上寻找食物。
The sky was filled with a host of sparrows, creating a stunning sight.
天空中充满了一群麻雀，创造了令人惊叹的景象。
03
主机, 服务器
a computer or device on a network that provides services, resources, or data to other computers or devices, known as clients
例子
The web server acts as a host, serving website content to users who access it.
网络服务器充当主机，向访问它的用户提供网站内容。
In a peer-to-peer network, each computer can function as both a host and a client.
在对等网络中，每台计算机既可以作为主机也可以作为客户端运行。
04
宿主, 载体
an animal or plant that a parasite lives on and gets food from, often harming it
例子
The dog was the host for the fleas that bit its skin.
那只狗是咬它皮肤的跳蚤的宿主。
The oak tree became a host for the harmful mistletoe.
橡树成了有害槲寄生的宿主。
05
一支军队, 一支部队
a large organized group of soldiers or an army
Old use例子
The host gathered at dawn, ready for the decisive battle.
军队在黎明时分集结，准备进行决战。
Legends spoke of a host that defended the realm from invaders.
传说中讲述了一支军队保卫王国免受侵略者的故事。
06
the consecrated bread used in the Christian ritual of the Mass or Holy Communion
例子
The priest elevated the host during the Eucharist.
She received the host reverently during Holy Communion.
07
宿主, 接受者
a person or organism that receives a transplanted tissue or organ from a donor
例子
The host's body accepted the kidney transplant successfully.
宿主的身体成功接受了肾脏移植。
Medical teams monitored the host closely after the heart transplant.
医疗团队在心脏移植后密切监测了宿主。
to host
01
主办, 举办
to be the organizer of an event such as a meeting, party, etc. to which people are invited
Transitive: to host an event
例子
Companies often host conferences to bring industry professionals together for networking.
公司经常举办会议，将行业专业人士聚集在一起进行交流。
Friends may host a dinner party to celebrate special occasions with loved ones.
朋友们可能会举办一个晚宴来与亲人庆祝特殊场合。
例子
The popular morning show is hosted by a well-known celebrity.
这档受欢迎的早间节目由一位知名名人主持。
Sarah will host the new cooking program airing next month.
莎拉将主持下个月播出的新烹饪节目。
