Definitions
n. A house, flat, or other place where someone lives
住所；住宅
Example
Their small dwelling overlooks a quiet stretch of river.
他们的小住宅俯瞰着一段宁静的河流。
Every new dwelling should meet energy efficiency standards to reduce household costs and environmental damage.
每一处新建住宅都应达到能效标准，以降低家庭开支并减少环境损害。
Collocations
- private dwelling
- permanent dwelling
- dwelling place
Word family
- dwell (v.)
- dweller (n.)
Synonyms
- residence
- home
Usage tip
可数名词，较正式；日常谈论自己的家通常用home。
FAQ
- What does dwelling mean?
- A house, flat, or other place where someone lives
- How is dwelling pronounced?
- UK /ˈdwelɪŋ/, US /ˈdwelɪŋ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
