House
01
房子, 家
a building where people live, especially as a family
例子
She invited her friends over to her house for a birthday party.
她邀请她的朋友来她的家参加生日派对。
The house has a basement where they store their belongings.
这所房子有一个地下室，他们用来存放物品。
例子
The house was known for its warm hospitality, always welcoming visitors.
这所房子以其热情好客而闻名，总是欢迎访客。
In their house, everyone shares the responsibility of keeping things tidy.
在他们的家里，每个人都分担保持整洁的责任。
03
厅, 剧院
a building where live theatrical performances are presented, typically featuring a stage and seating for an audience
例子
The director decided to enhance the house lighting to create a more dramatic effect.
导演决定增强剧院的灯光以创造更戏剧性的效果。
The house was packed with eager theatergoers for the opening night performance.
剧院为开幕之夜的演出挤满了热切的观众。
04
观众, 厅
the group of spectators gathered in a venue to watch a performance or event
例子
The house erupted in applause as the curtain rose for the opening act.
当开幕式的帷幕升起时，观众席爆发出掌声。
The director was thrilled to see a full house for the premiere of the play.
导演很高兴看到戏剧首演时座无虚席。
05
家族, 世家
a distinguished family or lineage, especially one with aristocratic or noble heritage, often associated with a specific title or estate
例子
The House of Windsor has been the reigning royal family in the United Kingdom for over a century.
温莎家族一个多世纪以来一直是英国的统治王室。
Many members of the noble house attended the grand ball to celebrate their heritage.
许多贵族家族的成员参加了盛大的舞会来庆祝他们的遗产。
06
庇护所, 住所
a structure built to provide animals with a safe and suitable place to live
例子
The farmer made sure the chickens were secure in their house every night.
农夫确保鸡每晚都在它们的房子里安全。
The dog enjoys spending time in his house outside, especially during sunny days.
这只狗喜欢在它的房子外面度过时光，尤其是在阳光明媚的日子。
例子
The farm had a separate house for storing grain and farming tools.
农场有一个单独的房子用来储存谷物和农具。
The wine was aged in barrels kept in a cool stone house.
葡萄酒在保存在凉爽石屋中的桶中陈酿。
08
证券交易所, 交易所
the institution or place where stocks, bonds, and other securities are bought and sold
Dialect
British
British
Informal例子
Many top financial firms send their brokers to trade at the house daily.
许多顶级金融公司每天都会派他们的经纪人在交易所交易。
The house was buzzing with activity as traders reacted to the market crash.
当交易员对市场崩盘做出反应时，交易所热闹非凡。
09
赌场, 赌博场所
an establishment where gambling activities, such as card games, betting, or casino games, are conducted
例子
He spent the evening trying his luck at the poker tables in the house.
他晚上在房子的扑克桌上试运气。
The house offered various games, from slot machines to high-stakes poker.
赌场提供各种游戏，从老虎机到高赌注扑克。
10
妓院, 青楼
a building where sexual services are offered in exchange for payment
Old use例子
In the past, certain areas of the city were known for having more than one house.
过去，城市的某些地区以拥有不止一个房子而闻名。
The house was located in a discreet part of town, hidden from plain sight.
这所房子位于城镇的一个隐蔽部分，隐藏在视线之外。
11
放映厅, 电影院放映室
a screening room within a movie theater where films are projected for an audience
例子
The house lights dimmed, signaling that the movie was about to start.
影厅的灯光暗了下来，预示着电影即将开始。
After the credits rolled, the audience in the house erupted in applause.
演职员表滚动完毕后，影厅里的观众爆发出掌声。
例子
The theater 's second house of the evening starts at 8 PM.
剧院晚上的第二场演出晚上8点开始。
We managed to get tickets for the last house of the play before it ends its run.
我们设法在这部剧结束前拿到了最后一场演出的票。
例子
Each house in the religious community had its own unique traditions and practices.
宗教社区中的每个家都有其独特的传统和实践。
The house served as a place of refuge for those seeking spiritual guidance.
这所房子是寻求精神指引之人的避难所。
14
学生宿舍, 学生公寓
a residential facility that provides accommodation and possibly meals for students, often associated with educational institutions
例子
The university offers several different houses for its students, including traditional dormitories and modern apartments.
该大学为学生提供了几种不同的宿舍，包括传统宿舍和现代公寓。
After moving into the fraternity house, Jake quickly bonded with his new roommates over shared interests.
搬进兄弟会房子后，杰克很快就因为共同的兴趣与新室友建立了联系。
15
房子, 团队
a group or team within a school, especially in day schools, where students are divided to compete in sports and activities to build teamwork and school spirit
DialectBritish
British例子
At our school, students are placed into one of four houses when they start, and they stay in that house until they graduate.
在我们学校，学生入学时被分到四个学院之一，并且他们会在那个学院一直待到毕业。
The annual sports day is when all the houses compete in different athletic events.
年度运动会是所有学院在不同田径项目中竞争的时候。
Formal例子
The university recently launched a new house dedicated to environmental studies, attracting students passionate about sustainability.
该大学最近推出了一个专门用于环境研究的新学院，吸引了热衷于可持续发展的学生。
Students in the engineering house benefit from hands-on workshops and access to advanced technology.
工程学院的学生受益于实践研讨会和先进技术的使用。
17
议院, 议会
a group of elected representatives in a government responsible for discussing and making laws
例子
Members of the lower house met to discuss the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
下议院的成员们开会讨论即将到来的财政年度的预算提案。
The president addressed the house, outlining his administration's priorities for the legislative session.
总统向议院发表讲话，概述了他的政府在本届立法会议上的优先事项。
18
浩室音乐, 浩室
a genre of electronic dance music characterized by its upbeat tempo, repetitive 4/4 beat, and rhythmic, bass-heavy structure, often influenced by disco and funk
例子
The DJ played a mix of classic house tracks that got everyone on the dance floor.
DJ播放了一系列经典的浩室音乐混音，让每个人都上了舞池。
House music originated in Chicago in the 1980s and has since evolved into various subgenres.
浩室音乐起源于1980年代的芝加哥，此后发展出各种子流派。
19
房子, 住所
a zodiac sign where a planet has the strongest impact on a person's characteristics and life events
例子
When a planet is located in its ruling house, it exerts its strongest energy and influences the person's traits related to that sign.
当一颗行星位于其统治宫位时，它会发挥出最强的能量，并影响与该星座相关的人的特质。
Jupiter in the ninth house enhances one's desire for adventure and higher learning.
木星在第九宫增强了对冒险和高等学习的渴望。
InformalOld use例子
Last night, we had a fantastic time playing house with friends at the community center.
昨晚，我们在社区中心与朋友们玩房子度过了美好的时光。
The house game lasted for hours, filled with laughter and friendly competition.
房子游戏持续了几个小时，充满了笑声和友好的竞争。
to house
01
容纳, 提供住所
to provide accommodation for someone, typically by giving them a place to live
Transitive: to house sb
例子
The new apartment complex was built to house families in need of affordable housing.
新的公寓楼是为了安置需要经济适用房的家庭而建的。
The charity organization aims to house homeless individuals by providing them with temporary shelters.
慈善组织的目标是通过提供临时住所来安置无家可归者。
02
容纳, 安置
to provide space for storing something, often in a designated location
Transitive: to house sth
例子
The new building will house the university's expanding research programs.
新建筑将容纳大学不断扩大的研究项目。
They decided to house the old furniture in the garage until they could find a buyer.
他们决定将旧家具存放在车库里，直到找到买家。
例子
The artist created a glass structure to house her delicate sculptures.
艺术家创造了一个玻璃结构来容纳她精致的雕塑。
The special casing is designed to house the sensitive equipment during transport.
特殊外壳设计用于在运输过程中保护敏感设备。
04
狼吞虎咽, 大吃
to eat something quickly and with enthusiasm, often implying the consumption of a large quantity
HumorousInformal例子
After the hike, we were so hungry that we housed an entire pizza in under ten minutes.
徒步旅行后，我们饿得在不到十分钟内就消灭了整个披萨。
He housed the whole bag of chips before the movie even started.
电影还没开始，他就狼吞虎咽地吃完了整包薯片。
The House
01
众议院, 下议院
one of the two divisions of the US Congress, responsible for making federal laws and representing the interests of citizens
例子
The House voted to approve the new budget, sending it to the Senate for consideration.
众议院投票通过了新预算，并将其提交参议院审议。
Members of the House of Representatives serve two-year terms and represent individual districts.
众议院议员任期两年，代表个别选区。
02
院, 议会
either the House of Commons or the House of Lords, which are the two divisions of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, involved in the legislative process and decision-making
例子
Debates in the House can often influence public opinion and lead to changes in government policy.
议院的辩论往往可以影响公众舆论并导致政府政策的改变。
The Speaker of the House is responsible for maintaining order during debates.
议院议长负责在辩论期间维持秩序。
