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单词 door
释义

door

noun

ˈdȯr How to pronounce door (audio)
often attributive
1
: a usually swinging or sliding barrier by which an entry is closed and opened
also : a similar part of a piece of furniture
2
: doorway
3
: a means of access or participation : opportunity
opens new doors
door to success
4
doors plural : the designated time at which the doors at a performance venue (such as a theater) are opened to admit attendees
Doors are at 8, and music starts with Garrett Owen's set at 9pm. Steve Steward
doorless
ˈdȯr-ləs How to pronounce door (audio)
adjective
Phrases
at one's door
: as a charge against one as being responsible
laid the blame at our door

Synonyms

  • gate
  • hatch
  • portal
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Example Sentences

I heard a knock on the door. Please don't block the door. I peeked through the open door. He stood at the door.
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English dure, dor, from Old English duru door & dor gate; akin to Old High German turi door, Latin fores, Greek thyra

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

door

noun

ˈdȯr How to pronounce door (audio)
1
: a usually swinging or sliding frame or barrier by which an entrance (as into a house) is closed and opened
2
: a part of a piece of furniture that swings or slides open or shut
the refrigerator door
3
: doorway

door

noun

1
as in gate
a barrier by which an entry is closed and opened we locked the door to the room so that no one could get in

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • gate
  • hatch
  • portal
  • trapdoor
  • portcullis
  • postern
  • double door
  • lattice
  • storm door
  • revolving door
  • wicket
  • French door
  • Dutch door
2
as in doorway
the opening through which one can enter or leave a structure a steady stream of visitors through the front door

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • doorway
  • gate
  • entrance
  • gateway
  • hatch
  • way
  • hatchway
3
as in entrance
the means or right of entering or participating in education unlocks the door to advancement

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • entrance
  • access
  • doorway
  • entry
  • key
  • accession
  • gateway
  • admission
  • ticket
  • passport
  • admittance
  • entrée
  • entree
  • ingress
  • approval
  • permission
  • certification
  • qualification
  • open door
  • authorization
  • welcome mat

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • removal
  • dismissal
  • discharge
  • rejection
  • expulsion
  • ejection
  • ouster
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