chapter

• 指书籍等的主要划分单位，通常有编号或标题；也可指一段时期或一连串事件。

A noun referring to a main division of a book, typically with a number or title, or a distinct period or sequence of events.

1. Section of a bookA2formal

   A main division of a book, typically with a number or title.

   章

   • Please read the first chapter for homework.
   • The final chapter of the novel was very exciting.
   • Each chapter begins with a short summary.

   同义词divisioninstallmentpartpassageportionsectionsegment

2. Period or phaseB2formal

   A distinct period or stage in a series of events or in someone's life.

   时期或阶段

   • Moving to a new city marked a new chapter in her life.
   • The company is entering a difficult chapter in its history.
   • This chapter of the project is now complete.

   同义词episodeepocheraperiodphasesegmentstagetime

3. Local branch of an organizationB2formal

   A local branch or division of a larger society, club, or organization.

   分会

   • She is the president of the local chapter of the charity.
   • The university chapter of the club meets every Friday.
   • The national organization has chapters in every state.

   同义词affiliatearmbranchdivisionlocallodgesectionwing