book

• 指装订成册的书写、印刷或空白纸张的集合，通常有一侧固定并带有封面，用于阅读、书写或查阅。

A noun referring to a set of written, printed, or blank pages fastened together along one side and encased in a protective cover, used for reading, writing, or reference.

1. Reading materialA1formal

   A set of written or printed pages, usually bound together, containing information, stories, or ideas.

   书

   • She is reading a book about ancient history.
   • I borrowed a book from the library yesterday.
   • He has a collection of books on his shelf.

   同义词handbookmanualopuspublicationtexttitletometreatisevolumework

2. Record or registerB1formal

   A set of records or accounts, often used in business or official contexts.

   账簿

   • The accountant updated the company's book of accounts.
   • Please sign the guest book at the entrance.
   • The police officer wrote the details in his log book.

   同义词accountdaybookjournalledgerlogrecordregister

3. Section of a larger workB1formal

   A main division of a long written work, such as a novel or epic.

   卷

   • The novel is divided into three books.
   • Book Two of the series continues the story.
   • He finished reading the first book of the trilogy.

   同义词cantodivisionpartsectionvolume

• 动词，指预先订购或安排服务，如机票、座位、房间等；也可指登记、预约或记录。

A verb used to indicate the act of reserving or arranging for a service, such as a ticket, table, or accommodation, in advance.

1. A2formal

   To reserve or arrange for something in advance, such as a ticket, table, or room.

   预订

   • I booked a table at the restaurant for tonight.
   • She booked a flight to Paris for next week.
   • We need to book a hotel room before the trip.

   同义词charterengagehireprearrangeprogramreserveschedulesecure

   反义词cancel

2. Charge with an offenseB2formal

   To officially record someone's name and details for a crime or offense.

   立案

   • The police booked him for speeding.
   • She was booked for shoplifting at the mall.
   • The officer booked the suspect for disorderly conduct.

   同义词accusearraignchargeciteindictsummons

短语动词变体book up