What does corner mean?

A place where two sides, walls, or streets meet. To trap someone so they cannot escape or avoid answering.

How is corner pronounced?

UK /ˈkɔːnə/, US /ˈkɔːrnər/.

/ˈkɔːnə/ · /ˈkɔːrnər/

CEFR level A2Topic CityWord #1734 in the learning path

角落；拐角

n. A place where two sides, walls, or streets meet.

角落；拐角

v. To trap someone so they cannot escape or avoid answering.

逼入困境；使无路可逃

We put a small lamp in the corner.

我们在角落里放了一盏小灯。

Shops on street corners can encourage walking by making everyday services more accessible to local residents.

街角商店让当地居民更方便地获得日常服务，从而鼓励人们步行。

室内角落用in the corner；街道拐角常用on或at。

What does corner mean?: A place where two sides, walls, or streets meet. To trap someone so they cannot escape or avoid answering.
How is corner pronounced?: UK /ˈkɔːnə/, US /ˈkɔːrnər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.