Definitions
n. An artificial swimming basin or a small area of still water
游泳池；水塘
n. A supply of money, people, or resources available for shared use
共同储备；备用资源
v. To combine resources so people can use them together
集中共用；合伙出资
Example
We spent the afternoon swimming in the outdoor pool.
我们整个下午都在室外游泳池游泳。
Small businesses can pool their resources to purchase equipment that would otherwise be too expensive.
小企业可以集中资源，购买单独承担会过于昂贵的设备。
Collocations
- a swimming pool
- a pool of talent
- pool resources
- pool knowledge
Usage tip
pool resources指集中资源；play pool则指打美式台球。
FAQ
- What does pool mean?
- An artificial swimming basin or a small area of still water A supply of money, people, or resources available for shared use To combine resources so people can use them together
- How is pool pronounced?
- UK /puːl/, US /puːl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
