book
/bʊk/ (bre, ipa) · [bˈʊk] /bʊk/ (ame, ipa) · [bˈʊk] /ˈbu̇k/ (ame, mw)
book — 名詞
- booksingular
- booksplural
1. a long piece of writing that is published for people to read, either on paper or
著作
供人閱讀的出版作品
a long piece of writing that is published for people to read, either on paper or on a screen.
Felix bought a history book about ancient Egypt at the museum shop.
Felix 在博物館商店買了一本介紹古埃及的歷史著作。
a book about + topic
The author spent five years writing a book on life in the Arctic.
這位作者花了五年寫一本描寫北極生活的著作。
write a book on + topic
Noa downloaded the book to her tablet before the overnight flight.
Noa 在搭夜班飛機前，把這本著作下載到平板裡。
Our class discussed the first book in the series after lunch.
我們班午餐後討論了這個系列的第一部作品。
- work
broader and slightly more formal; also used for music, film, and art
- title
used when referring to a book as one item in a list or catalogue
- publication
formal term that covers books and other published material
文法句型
read a book
write a book
a book about + topic
用法筆記
Use this sense for the work or content itself. The same book can exist as a printed copy, an e-book, or an audiobook adaptation.
常見錯誤
2. an object made of pages fixed inside a cover, used for reading or for writing th
書本
有封面裝訂成冊的實物
an object made of pages fixed inside a cover, used for reading or for writing things down.
Paloma left her math book open on the kitchen table before school.
Paloma 上學前把她的數學書本攤開放在廚房桌上。
leave a book open
The child hugged the picture book and carried it to bed.
那個孩子抱著那本圖畫書，把它帶上床。
picture book as a physical object
The nurse wrote the appointment time in a small black book.
護理師把看診時間寫進一本黑色小書本裡。
A heavy book fell from the shelf and landed beside my chair.
一本厚重的書本從架上掉下來，落在我椅子旁。
文法句型
open a book
close a book
write in a book
用法筆記
This sense is about the physical item you can hold, open, drop, or put on a shelf. Distinguish from sense 1, which is the written work itself.
3. one large section of a very long work, especially a religious text or an epic po
卷；部
長篇作品中的大分部
one large section of a very long work, especially a religious text or an epic poem.
Our study group starts with Book Three of the history series next week.
我們的讀書會下週會從這套史書的第三卷開始。
Book + number
The priest read a passage from the Book of Psalms during the wedding.
牧師在婚禮中讀了《詩篇》中的一段經文。
the Book of + name
Book Two ends with the army crossing the mountains in winter.
第二卷以軍隊在冬天翻越山脈作結。
The poem is divided into twelve books, each telling one stage of the journey.
這首長詩分成十二部，每一部都講旅程的一個階段。
文法句型
Book + number
the Book of + name
用法筆記
Used for very large works that are formally split into big parts. Ordinary novels and school textbooks usually use chapter instead.
常見錯誤
4. a set of the same flat items joined together along one side, such as stamps, tic
冊
裝訂在一起的一疊票券等
a set of the same flat items joined together along one side, such as stamps, tickets, or coupons.
Jude tore a meal ticket from the book before boarding the ferry.
Jude 上渡輪前，先從那一冊票券裡撕下一張餐券。
a book of tickets
The cashier gave Lakshmi a book of stamps at the post office.
收銀員在郵局給了 Lakshmi 一冊郵票。
a book of stamps
My grandmother kept a book of coupons in the kitchen drawer.
我外婆把一冊優惠券放在廚房抽屜裡。
The usher counted the unused raffle tickets still left in the book.
引座員數了數那一冊裡還剩下多少張未用的摸彩券。
文法句型
a book of + plural noun
用法筆記
The items are usually thin and all of the same type. This sense is common with tickets, stamps, checks, and coupons rather than ordinary reading books.
常見錯誤
5. the records that show a business's money coming in, money going out, and other f
帳簿
公司收支等財務紀錄
the records that show a business's money coming in, money going out, and other financial details.
The restaurant owner checks the books every Sunday night before closing.
這位餐廳老闆每週日打烊前都會查看帳簿。
check the books
Adaeze found an error in the books while preparing the tax report.
Adaeze 在準備稅務報告時，發現帳簿裡有一個錯誤。
error in the books
A new accountant was hired to keep the company's books in order.
公司聘請了一位新會計來把帳簿整理好。
The auditor asked to see the books for the last three years.
稽核人員要求查看過去三年的帳簿。
- accounts
the most direct business synonym
- ledger
one accounting book or record system, often more technical
- financial records
broader phrase covering all business money documents
文法句型
keep the books
check the books
the books for + period
用法筆記
Usually used in the plural, especially in phrases like keep the books and cook the books. It refers to accounting records, not books for reading.
常見錯誤
6. the business of taking bets on results and paying out money to the people who wi
賭盤
莊家受注與賠付的業務
the business of taking bets on results and paying out money to the people who win.
Large races bring more money into the book than weekday matches do.
大型賽事帶進賭盤的金額，比平日比賽更多。
money in the book
The gambler said poor weather had hurt the book all afternoon.
那名賭客說，糟糕的天氣整個下午都在傷害賭盤。
hurt the book
By halftime, most bets in the book were on the home team.
到中場休息時，賭盤裡大多數下注都押在主隊身上。
A surprise result can damage the book if too many people chose the winner.
如果太多人押中贏家，爆冷結果就可能重創賭盤。
- bookmaking business
a fuller and more transparent phrase
- betting operation
focuses on the business activity rather than the records
文法句型
money in the book
damage the book
用法筆記
This sense refers to the bookmaker's operation as a whole, including the risk of balancing payouts against incoming bets. Distinguish from sense 7, which is the actual list or total of accepted bets.
7. the list or total amount of bets that a bookmaker has accepted on a race, game,
注單
某場賽事的下注紀錄
the list or total amount of bets that a bookmaker has accepted on a race, game, or other event.
The favorite dominated the book before the race began at noon.
在中午開賽前，最被看好的馬已經主導了注單。
dominate the book
The manager checked the book to see how much money was on each team.
經理查看注單，想知道每支隊伍各被押了多少錢。
check the book
Late bets changed the book just before the boxing match started.
比賽開始前的臨時下注改變了整張注單。
Her win left the book badly unbalanced for the bookmaker.
她的勝利讓那位莊家的注單嚴重失衡。
- bet ledger
a descriptive term emphasizing the written record
- bet record
broader and less idiomatic than book in gambling use
文法句型
check the book
the book on + event
用法筆記
This sense points to the record or total of bets on a specific event. Distinguish from sense 6, which is the whole betting business and its profit risk more generally.
book — 動詞
- bookpresent simple I / you / we / they
- books3rd person singular
- booking-ing form
- bookedpast simple
1. to make plans ahead of time so that a place, service, or entertainer will be ava
預訂
事先安排座位房間等
to make plans ahead of time so that a place, service, or entertainer will be available when you need it.
Dario booked a table for six at the Korean restaurant on Saturday.
Dario 週六在那家韓式餐廳預訂了六人桌。
book a table for + number
Our office booked a local band for the summer festival in June.
我們辦公室為六月的夏季節慶預訂了一支本地樂團。
book a performer
Élise booked two aisle seats on the early train to Kaohsiung.
Élise 在前往高雄的早班火車上預訂了兩個靠走道的座位。
If you want the sea-view room, book early before the holiday weekend.
如果你想要海景房，就要在連假前提早預訂。
- cancel
the opposite of making the arrangement
文法句型
book + noun
book + noun + for + time
book early
用法筆記
The object is usually something you want to use later, such as a room, table, ticket, or entertainer. The verb can also be intransitive in travel and hotel contexts: book early, book online.
常見錯誤
2. to officially note that someone has broken a rule or the law by adding their det
記違規
因犯規違法而正式登記
to officially note that someone has broken a rule or the law by adding their details to the authority's list.
The referee booked Zayd for pulling an opponent's shirt near the goal.
裁判因為 Zayd 在球門附近拉對手球衣而把他記違規。
book + person + for + offence
Police booked the driver for dangerous driving after the crash.
警方在車禍後因危險駕駛而把那名駕駛記違規。
police booked + person
A second late tackle got the defender booked in the final minutes.
那名後衛第二次粗野鏟球後，在最後幾分鐘被記違規。
Security staff booked two fans for throwing bottles onto the court.
保全人員因為朝球場丟瓶子而把兩名球迷記違規。
文法句型
book + person + for + offence
be booked for + offence
用法筆記
Common with police, referees, and other authorities. In sports writing, getting booked often means receiving an official warning; in police use, it means your offence is formally recorded.
常見錯誤
book — 形容詞
- bookpositive
- bookercomparative
- bookestsuperlative
1. coming from study and reading rather than from direct practical experience.
書本上的
只來自讀書而非實作的
coming from study and reading rather than from direct practical experience.
Aiko's book knowledge of horses disappeared when the animal kicked the gate.
Aiko 對馬的書本上的知識，在那匹馬踢門時全派不上用場。
book knowledge
The hospital needed nurses with bedside skill, not just book learning.
醫院需要有床邊經驗的護理師，不只要有書本上的學問。
book learning
His book answer sounded correct, but it would fail in a real kitchen.
他的回答很像書本上的說法，聽起來對，卻會在真正的廚房裡失敗。
The mechanic dismissed the student's book ideas and showed her the actual repair.
那位技師不理會學生那些書本上的想法，直接示範真正的修理方式。
- theoretical
broader and more academic; not always tied to reading
- academic
can describe school-based knowledge more generally
- textbook
similar when a response sounds correct in theory but not in practice
文法句型
book knowledge
book learning
book answer
用法筆記
Usually appears before nouns like knowledge, learning, answer, and ideas. It often contrasts with practical, hands-on, or real-world experience.
常見錯誤
2. existing in accounting records rather than as actual cash or physical value in h
帳面上的
只反映在帳冊上的
existing in accounting records rather than as actual cash or physical value in hand.
The company reported a book loss after revaluing its overseas assets.
公司在重估海外資產後，申報了一筆帳面上的虧損。
book loss
These shares still show a book profit, even though no one has sold them.
這些股票仍顯示帳面上的獲利，雖然還沒有人把它們賣掉。
book profit
The merger increased the firm's book value on paper overnight.
這次合併讓公司的帳面上的價值一夜之間提高了。
An accountant explained that the gain was book income, not cash in the bank.
會計師解釋說，那筆收益只是帳面上的收入，不是銀行裡的現金。
- accounting
broader and more technical; applies to methods and records generally
- paper
informal in finance, as in paper profit or paper loss
文法句型
book profit
book loss
book value
book income
用法筆記
Used mainly in business and finance before nouns like profit, loss, value, and income. It emphasizes that the amount exists on paper in the accounts, not as money already received.