| 单词 | den |
| 释义 | den (once / 295 pages) n Where’s the one place that bears go to hibernate and you go to watch the big game? It’s the den, a secluded room or shelter. Den is an Old English word meaning “shelter for a wild animal.” While we still use it in this sense, the word has taken on some additional meanings. For example, den can refer to a room that's used primarily for relaxing, watching television, and socializing with friends. (If your friends tend to act wild at times, then perhaps this definition isn’t so far off from the original one.) Den can also mean "a hideout for criminals." WORD FAMILYden: denned, denning, dens USAGE EXAMPLESThe school calls the gym the Lions’ Den, but many visitors call it the Dungeon and liken playing there to playing hockey inside a box. New York Times(Jan 02, 2017) More than 20 business career-technical education students are opening their own school store - The Tiger’s Den. Washington Times(Dec 31, 2016) We gathered, as we always do, on Christmas morning, near the big wine stain in the den. Los Angeles Times(Dec 28, 2016) 1n the habitation of wild animals Syn|Hyper lair habitation the native habitat or home of an animal or plant 2n a hiding place; usually a remote place used by outlaws Syn|Hyper hideaway, hideout hiding place a place suitable for hiding something (such as yourself) 3n a room that is comfortable and secluded Hyper room an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling 4n a unit of 8 to 10 cub scouts Hyper social unit, unit an organization regarded as part of a larger social group |
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