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host
hoʊst
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English Definition
(名) As a noun
  1. An animal or plant that nourishes and supports a parasite; it does not benefit and is often harmed by the association.
  2. A computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network.
  3. A vast multitude.
  4. Archaic terms for army.
  5. Any organization that provides resources and facilities for a function or event.
  6. The owner or manager of an inn.
  7. 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.
  8. Recipient of transplanted tissue or organ from a donor.
  9. A person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers).
  10. A technical name for the bread used in the service of Mass or Holy Communion.
(动) As a verb
  1. Be the host of or for.
Hyphenationhost
Part of Speech(名) noun, (动) verb, (及物的动) transitive verb
Matching Results
主人zhǔrénmaster; host; owner
东道主dōngdào zhǔhost; official host (e.g. venue for games or a conference)
主持zhǔchíto take charge of; to manage or direct; to preside over; to uphold; to stand for (justice etc); to host (a TV or radio program etc); (TV) anchor
主办zhǔbànto organize; to host (a conference or sports event)
款待kuǎndàito entertain; to be hospitable to
主机zhǔjīmain engine; (military) lead aircraft; (computing) host computer; main processor; server
作东zuòdōngto host (a dinner); to treat; to pick up the check
宿主sùzhǔhost
寄主jìzhǔhost (of a parasite)
东道dōngdàohost
刊登服务kāndēng fúwùto host
主办方zhǔbàn fānghost
主持人zhǔchí rénTV or radio presenter; host; anchor
东dōngeast; host (i.e. sitting on east side of guest); landlord; (Chinese surname)
主zhǔowner; master; host; individual or party concerned; God; Lord; main; to indicate or signify; trump card (in card games)
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