单词 | window |
释义 | window —window /ˈwɪn.dəʊ/ aep /-doʊ/ noun (GLASS) A1 [C] a space usually filled with glass in the wall of a building or in a vehicle, to allow light and air in and to allow people inside the building to see out: » Is it all right if I open/close the window?» He caught me staring out of the window.» I saw a child's face at the window.» She's got some wonderful plants in the window (= on a surface at the bottom of the window).» I was admiring the cathedral's stained-glass windows.» Have you paid the window cleaner (= person whose job is to clean the outside of windows)?» window frames» a window ledgeThesaurus+: ↑Windows and parts of windowsF0 [S] LITERARY something that makes it possible for you to see and learn about a situation or experience that is different from your own: » The film provides a window on the immigrant experience.Thesaurus+: ↑Opportunity , ↑Freedom to actF0 [C] a transparent rectangle on the front of an envelope, through which you can read the address written on the letter inside Thesaurus+: ↑The postal systemF0 [C] the decorative arrangement of goods behind the window at the front of a shop, in addition to the window itself: » How much is the jacket in the window?» The shop windows are wonderful around Christmas time.Thesaurus+: ↑Parts of shops, shop fittings and retail activities• • • Extra Examples:» We have a clear view of the ocean from our hotel window.» It's a bit cool in here, isn't it? I think I'll close the window.» Would you like an aisle seat or would you prefer to be by the window?» Car windows are usually made from toughened glass.» The explosion shattered nearby windows and wrecked two cars.noun [C] (COMPUTER) ► B1 a separate area on a computer screen that shows information and can be moved around: » to minimize/maximize a windowThesaurus+: ↑Computer conceptsnoun [C] (OPPORTUNITY) ► F0 a period when there is an opportunity to do something: » I'm quite busy this week but there might be a window on Friday.» If a window of opportunity (= an opportunity) should present itself, I'd take advantage of it.Thesaurus+: ↑Opportunity , ↑Freedom to act |
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