host

[həust]

n.主人, 主持人, 主办方, 大量, 寄主, 主机
v.主办, 主持, 做东

n.[C]

1. 主人, 东道主

Yesterday we were hosts to a few friends.

昨天我们接待了几位朋友。

2. 旅馆老板

3. (广播, 电视的)节目主持人

4. 【生】寄主, 宿主

5. 【电脑】主机

vt.

1. 作……主人(或东道主), 主办, 主持

It remains unknown which country will host the international tennis tournament.

现在仍不知道哪个国家主办国际网球锦标赛。

2. 以主人身份招待

We attended a dinner party hosted by the president of the company.

我们出席了公司总裁举办的宴会。

词形变化

形容词: hostly | 动词过去式: hosted | 动词过去分词: hosted | 动词现在分词: hosting | 动词第三人称单数: hosts |

词义辨析

同义:

n.主人; 业主

receptionist  proprietor  

反义:

n.主人; 主持人; 业主

guest  

英英释义

名词 host:

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

a vast multitude

同义词：horde, legion

an animal or plant that nourishes and supports a parasite; it does not benefit and is often harmed by the association

a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers)

同义词：master of ceremonies, emcee

archaic terms for army

同义词：legion

any organization that provides resources and facilities for a function or event

(medicine) recipient of transplanted tissue or organ from a donor

the owner or manager of an inn

同义词：innkeeper, boniface

a technical name for the bread used in the service of Mass or Holy Communion

(computer science) a computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network

同义词：server

动词 host:

be the host of or for

补充

hosthost英:[həust] 美:[host]n.1.东道主, 主人2.主办人[地方, 机构等]3.(电视等的)节目主持人Who will be the host for tonight's program?谁是今晚的节目主持人?n.1.大量, 许多2.军队The host attacked the city unexpectedly.军队突袭了那座城市。The host is[are] ready to fight.军队时刻准备投入战斗。3.〈计〉主计算机, 主机

例句

1. Apart from my host, I didn't know a single person.除了主人以外, 其他人我一个也不认识。 2. Tommy Sopwith was always the perfect host.汤米•索普威思招待客人一直很热情周到。 3. Beijing was chosen to be host of the 2008 Olympic games.北京被选为2008年奥林匹克运动会的主办城市。 4. Our host tonight is Jane Porter.我们今晚的主持人是简•波特。 5. I am host of a live radio programme.我是一个电台直播节目的主持人。 6. a whole host of problems众多的问题 7. Today we have radios, TVs, and a whole host of gadgets powered by electricity.现在我们有收音机、电视等许多电动设备。 8. When the eggs hatch, the larvae eat the living flesh of the animal host.卵孵化后, 幼虫吃动物寄主身上的肉。 9. Uganda's beautiful highlands are host to a wide range of wildlife.乌干达美丽的高原地区生息着多种多样的野生动物。 10. In 1987 Canada played host to the Commonwealth Conference.1987年加拿大主办了英联邦政府首脑会议。 11. The Prime Minister played host to the French Premier.首相招待了法国总理。 12. the host nation主办国 13. He has been hosting the show for two years.他主持这个节目已经两年了。 14. Tonight she hosts a ball for 300 guests.今晚她将举办一场有300名客人参加的舞会。 15. He attended a private lunch hosted by the Prime Minister.他参加了由首相举办的私人午宴。 16. Cannes hosts the annual film festival.戛纳主办每年一度的电影节。 17. Mr. Marce will host a reception tonight.马斯先生将主持今晚的招待会。 18. I like the programme hosted by Michelle.我喜欢米歇尔主持的节目。 19. I've heard Williams will host at the oath of office to the President.我听说威廉将主持总统的就职宣誓事宜。 20. Innsbruck once played host to the Winter Olympics.因斯布鲁克曾经主办过冬季奥运会。 21. Australia is host to some of the world's most dangerous animals.澳大利亚是世界上一些最危险的动物之家。 22. mine host raised his glass of whisky.我住的旅店的老板举起了他手中的威士忌。 23. a host of memories rushed into her mind.许多记忆涌入她的脑海。 24. the starry host of heaven.天空中闪闪发光的日月星辰。 25. the elevation of the host.举扬圣饼。 26. The city is aiming to host the Olympic Games in ten years' time.该市争取在十年后主办奥林匹克运动会。 27. We were greeted at the front door by our host.我们在门口受到了主人的迎接。 28. He/she is the host of the talk show.他/她是脱口秀的主持人。 29. a game-show host电视有奖竞赛节目主持人 30. "A tick can often carry diseases, making it a danger to its hosts."蜱经常会传播疾病，对寄主造成威胁。 31. a human host人类寄主 32. "Each year, the city plays host to [=hosts] the film festival for one week."每年这座城市都会主办为期一周的电影节。 33. The mall was playing host to [=hosting] an auto show.这家商场正在举办车展。 34. He/she is going to host the music awards.他/她将主持那场音乐颁奖典礼。 35. They hosted a dinner party on Saturday.他们星期六时主办了一场晚宴派对。 36. a (whole) host of options诸多选择