bowl
/bəʊl/ · /boʊl/
CEFR level A2Topic Daily lifeWord #1088 in the learning path
碗；盆
Definitions
n. a round, deep container used for food or liquids
碗；盆
v. to roll a bowling ball or deliver a cricket ball
打保龄球；投球
Example
She warmed her hands around a bowl of soup.
她双手捧着一碗汤取暖。
Serving meals in smaller bowls may help people control portions and reduce unnecessary food waste.
用较小的碗盛饭可能有助于人们控制食量，减少不必要的食物浪费。
Collocations
- a bowl of soup
- mixing bowl
- salad bowl
- bowl a ball
Word family
- bowler (n.)
- bowling (n.)
Usage tip
a bowl of表示“一碗”；bowling指保龄球运动。
FAQ
- What does bowl mean?
- a round, deep container used for food or liquids to roll a bowling ball or deliver a cricket ball
- How is bowl pronounced?
- UK /bəʊl/, US /boʊl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
