host
/həʊst/ · /hoʊst/
CEFR level B1Topic SocietyWord #2610 in the learning path
主人；主持人
Definitions
n. someone who welcomes guests or presents a programme or event
主人；主持人
v. to organise an event, present a programme, or receive guests
主办；主持；招待
n. a large number of people or things
大量；许多
Example
Our host welcomed us with warm bread and tea.
主人用热面包和茶欢迎我们。
Cities that host international sporting events often invest heavily in transport infrastructure and visitor accommodation.
举办国际体育赛事的城市往往在交通基础设施和游客住宿方面投入大量资金。
Collocations
- host country
- host an event
- a host of problems
- television host
Word family
- hosting (n.)
- hostess (n.)
Antonyms
- guest
Usage tip
a host of后接复数名词，表示“大量”。
FAQ
- What does host mean?
- someone who welcomes guests or presents a programme or event to organise an event, present a programme, or receive guests a large number of people or things
- How is host pronounced?
- UK /həʊst/, US /hoʊst/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
