number
/ˈnʌmbə/ · /ˈnʌmbɚ/
CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #276 in the learning path
数；数字；号码
Definitions
n. a value used for counting, measuring, or identifying something
数；数字；号码
n. the total amount of people or things
数量
v. to assign identifying figures or add up to a total
给…编号；总计
Example
I saved your phone number on my new phone.
我把你的电话号码存到了新手机里。
The number of people working from home has increased as digital communication tools have improved.
随着数字通信工具的改进，居家办公的人数有所增加。
Collocations
- phone number
- a large number of
- the number of
- number the pages
Word family
- numerical (adj.)
- numbering (n.)
- numbered (adj.)
Usage tip
a number of接复数谓语；the number of接单数谓语。
FAQ
- What does number mean?
- a value used for counting, measuring, or identifying something the total amount of people or things to assign identifying figures or add up to a total
- How is number pronounced?
- UK /ˈnʌmbə/, US /ˈnʌmbɚ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
