| 单词 | section |
| 释义 | section (sekʃən ) Word forms: sections , sectioning , sectioned 1. countable noun B1 A section of something is one of the parts into which it is divided or from which it is formed. He acknowledged that his family belonged to a section of society known as 'the idle rich'. [+ of] They moulded a complete new bow section for the boat. ...a large orchestra, with a vast percussion section. ...the Georgetown section of Washington, D.C. ...a geological section of a rock. Synonyms: part, piece, portion, division 2. See also cross-section 3. verb [usually passive] If something is sectioned, it is divided into sections. It holds vegetables in place while they are being peeled or sectioned. [be VERB-ed] Synonyms: cut up, divide, cube, dice 4. countable noun B2 A section of an official document such as a report, law, or constitution is one of the parts into which it is divided. ...section 14 of the Trade Descriptions Act 1968. [+ of] ...the all-important section on the powers of the federal government. 5. countable noun B2 A section is a diagram of something such as a building or a part of the body. It shows how the object would appear to you if it were cut from top to bottom and looked at from the side. For some buildings a vertical section is more informative than a plan. 6. Caesarean section countable noun [oft by NOUN] A Caesarean or a Caesarean section is an operation in which a baby is lifted out of a woman's womb through an opening cut in her abdomen. My youngest daughter was born by Caesarean. Phrasal verbs: section off phrasal verb [usually passive] If an area is sectioned off, it is separated by a wall, fence, or other barrier from the surrounding area. The kitchen is sectioned off from the rest of the room by a half wall. [be VERB-ed PARTICLE] Collocations: comments section Once again you prove comments sections can be far more interesting than TV. Times, Sunday Times (2014) Users can then leave advice in the comments section. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Leave your thoughts in the comments section below. Christianity Today (2000) And the structure here devotes a separate section to each of the 12 lives under consideration. Times,Sunday Times Has a separate section for wet gear and shoes. The Sun Most year-round surfers opt for split-toe boots, which have a separate section for the big toe, stopping the boot slipping sideways. Times, Sunday Times In a separate section, the document stated that private investment was expected to finance the majority of the new infrastructure, 'introducing new sources of revenue such as tolling'. Times, Sunday Times In 1947 the duties were hived off to a separate section and the secretary was a civil servant. Times, Sunday Times Your special section will join the now almost antique souvenirs from 1972 in my collection. Times, Sunday Times He said that he would consider ideas including a special section of the auditorium where phone users would not disturb others. Times, Sunday Times With classical music you have to go to a special section of the store to find our music. Times, Sunday Times Our special section has all the information - and inspiration - you will need to take your first step to year-round holiday fun. The Sun Articles on atheism and apologetics are available in our special section. Christianity Today For some reason, it lacks a travel section. Times, Sunday Times There's a huge travel section. Times, Sunday Times The actual travel section of my trip was easier than expected. Times, Sunday Times When you stop and think about it, there's no real point to this newspaper's travel section. Times, Sunday Times The most heavily travelled sections will be twinned and the rest of the route will be upgraded in phases as funding becomes available. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Water in the lower chamber boils and passes through fine coffee grounds, creating your morning pick-me-up in the upper section. Times, Sunday Times There was a lower ground two-bedroom flat, which was tenanted, and she lived in the upper section of the house. Times, Sunday Times The museum gives pride of place to a giant panorama of the battle covering the upper section of the circular hall. Times, Sunday Times Above this, the upper section has eight panels. Times, Sunday Times Villagers in the upper section must move to the levelled area where they can buy new, two-storey houses. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 章节, 分成若干部分 Japanese: 部分, 区分する |
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