housing

• 名词，指供人居住的房屋或住所，也指提供住房的行为或住房供给。

A noun referring to buildings or accommodation for people to live in, or the provision of such accommodation.

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1. Dwellings or accommodationB1formal

   Buildings or homes where people live.

   住房

   • The city has a housing shortage for young families.
   • They provide affordable housing for low-income residents.
   • New housing developments are being built on the outskirts.

   同义词abodeaccommodationlodgingshelter

2. Housing policy or systemB2formal

   The system or provision of homes, often referring to government programs.

   住房政策

   • The government announced new housing policies.
   • Public housing helps those who can't afford private rent.
   • Housing prices have risen dramatically in recent years.

3. Protective casingB2formaltechnical

   A case or container that houses or protects something.

   外壳

   • The engine's housing was made of durable metal.
   • The device comes with a plastic housing.
   • Inspect the housing for any damage before use.

   同义词casecasingcovercoveringcradleenclosureframejacketsheathshell

• 为某人提供住处或庇护；也可指存放、容纳或收藏物品。

A verb meaning to provide with a place to live or shelter, or to store or contain something.

1. Provide accommodationB1formal

   To provide someone with a place to live or stay.

   提供住所

   • The company houses its employees in dormitories.
   • They need to house the refugees temporarily.
   • The shelter can house up to 200 people.

   同义词accommodatebilletharborlodgeput upquartershelter

   反义词dispossessevictexpel

2. Store or containB2formal

   To contain or store something within a structure.

   容纳

   • The museum houses a collection of ancient artifacts.
   • This building houses the main offices.
   • The cabinet houses all the important documents.

   同义词accommodatecontainencloseholdlodgeshelterstore