entry
/ˈentri/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈentri/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈen-trē/ (ame, mw)
entry — noun
- entrysingular
- entriesplural
1. the moment or process of going into a place, or of joining a club, society, or o
the moment or process of going into a place, or of joining a club, society, or other group
The fire department had to break down the door to gain entry.
gain entry — force a way into a building
Eli celebrated his entry into the medical school with his family.
entry into [organization] — joining a group
Entry to the national park costs five dollars per person.
The nurse recorded the time of entry on the patient's chart.
After years of work, Paloma's entry into the legal profession was finally approved.
- exit
the act of leaving a place or departing from a group
文法句型
entry into [place/organization]
entry to [place]
gain/force entry
用法筆記
Often followed by into when referring to joining an organization or profession, and to when referring to physical places.
常見錯誤
2. a physical opening, such as a door or gate, that allows someone to go into a roo
a physical opening, such as a door or gate, that allows someone to go into a room, building, or area
Visitors should use the side entry near the parking lot.
side entry — specifying which entrance
The castle's main entry was flanked by two stone towers.
Anong found the hidden entry behind a large bookshelf.
The hotel entry has a red carpet and a glass door.
Imran waited at the staff entry for his supervisor.
- exit
a door or passage used to leave a place
文法句型
[adjective] entry
main/side/front/back entry
用法筆記
Used with adjectives that describe position (main, side, front, back, rear) or purpose (staff, service, trade).
3. a single piece of written or stored information within a collection such as a di
a single piece of written or stored information within a collection such as a dictionary, diary, database, or account book
Ziad made an entry in his journal every night before bed.
make an entry in [journal/diary] — write a record
The dictionary entry for 'consider' has six different meanings.
Iris deleted the incorrect entry from the spreadsheet.
Each entry in the logbook must include the date and time.
Ravindra's blog entry about the earthquake received thousands of comments.
文法句型
entry in [book/dictionary/database/log]
[adjective] entry
用法筆記
Frequently followed by in to specify where the record belongs (entry in a diary, entry in a database). Can also use for to describe the subject (entry for a word in a dictionary).
4. a piece of writing, art, or other material submitted to a contest, or the proces
a piece of writing, art, or other material submitted to a contest, or the process of signing up so that you can compete
Zola submitted her painting as her entry in the art contest.
entry in [competition] — submitted work
The winning entry in the science fair was a solar-powered charger.
Entry fees for the marathon go up next week.
Christopher's short story entry impressed all the judges.
The deadline for entry into the photography competition is Friday.
- submission
more formal; used especially in academic or professional contexts
- application
used when the goal is to be selected or admitted rather than to win
文法句型
entry for/in [competition]
[noun] entry
entry fee
用法筆記
As a countable noun, it refers to the work submitted (e.g. 'three entries were disqualified'). As an uncountable noun, it refers to the act of entering (e.g. 'entry is free before 5 PM'). The preposition into is often used for the competition itself, while in or for refers to the specific category.
常見錯誤
5. the official permission or opportunity to go into a place, join an organization,
the official permission or opportunity to go into a place, join an organization, or participate in an event or activity
Mert was granted entry to the private concert after showing his invitation.
granted entry — given permission to enter
Entry to the club is restricted to members only.
The scholarship gives students entry to an elite university program.
Without a visa, entry to the country is not permitted.
Élise's research paper earned her entry into the international conference.
- access
broader meaning that includes the ability to use or reach something, not just enter
- admittance
more formal; often used in official notices and signs
- admission
focuses on being allowed in, often with a ticket or fee
- exclusion
the state of being kept out or prevented from joining
文法句型
entry to [place/event]
entry into [organization]
gain/grant entry
deny entry
用法筆記
Typically uncountable — you do not say 'an entry' in this sense. Common verbs are grant, gain, earn, deny, refuse. Frequently followed by to (for places) or into (for organizations or events).