The whole physical structure of a person or animal. An organized group with a particular purpose. The main or central part of something.

body

/ˈbɒdi/ · /ˈbɑːdi/

CEFR level A1Topic HealthWord #6 in the learning path

身体；躯体

Definitions

n. The whole physical structure of a person or animal.

身体；躯体

n. An organized group with a particular purpose.

团体；机构

n. The main or central part of something.

主体；主要部分

My whole body aches after yesterday's long walk.

昨天走了很长一段路，现在我全身酸痛。

An independent body should monitor water quality and publish its findings for the public.

应由一个独立机构监测水质，并向公众公布调查结果。

body可指机构；文章的body指正文部分。

What does body mean?: The whole physical structure of a person or animal. An organized group with a particular purpose. The main or central part of something.
How is body pronounced?: UK /ˈbɒdi/, US /ˈbɑːdi/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.