Guest Invited Part Event House Show Person Staying
The word "guest" refers to someone invited to a home, event, or establishment like a hotel. It can also be a special invitee on a show or a speaker at an event. In phrases like "be my guest," it means to give permission. The word can also be used as a verb meaning to perform as a guest.
The word "guest" refers to someone invited to a home, event, or establishment like a hotel. It can also be a special invitee on a show or a speaker at an event. In phrases like "be my guest," it means to give permission. The word can also be used as a verb meaning to perform as a guest.
[N-COUNT 可数名词]客人;宾客 A guest is someone who is visiting you or is at an event because you have invited them.
She was a guest at the wedding...
她是参加婚礼的客人。
Their guests sipped drinks on the veranda.
他们的客人在游廊里浅酌着美酒。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词]特邀嘉宾;客串演员 A guest is someone who visits a place or organization or appears on a radio or television show because they have been invited to do so.
...a frequent chat show guest...
经常出现在访谈节目中的特邀嘉宾
Dr Gerald Jeffers is the guest speaker...
杰拉尔德·杰弗斯博士是特邀演讲人。
They met when she made a guest appearance in the hit TV show Minder.
他们是在她客串出演热播电视系列剧《守护者》时认识的。
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[N-COUNT 可数名词](旅馆的)客人,房客 A guest is someone who is staying in a hotel. →see usage note at:
client
I was the only hotel guest...
我是宾馆里唯一的住客。
Hotels operate a collection service for their guests from the airports.
宾馆为客人提供机场接机服务。
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[VERB 动词]做特邀嘉宾;做特邀演员;客串 To guest means to take part in a performance or a match as a guest, rather than as a regular member.
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[mainly BRIT 主英]
He guested for one or two League sides...
他在一两支联赛队伍中做过外援。
The band have recently guested on records by Ringo Starr and Tears For Fears.
这个乐队最近在林戈·斯塔尔和“恐惧之泪”乐队的唱片中客串过。
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[CONVENTION 惯用语]请便;随便 If you say be my guest to someone, you are giving them permission to do something.
If anybody wants to work on this, be my guest.
如果哪位想干这个,请便。
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guest★/ɡest; NAmEɡest/
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guestguestsguestedguestingnoun★1★a person that you have invited to your house or to a particular event that you are paying for 客人;宾客◆We have guests staying this weekend.这周末我家有客人来住。◆more than 100 wedding guests*100 多位出席婚礼的宾客 ◆I went to the theatre club as Helen's guest.海伦请我去戏剧俱乐部看戏了。◆He was the guest of honour(= the most important person invited to an event).他是贵宾。◆Liz was not on the guest list.利兹不在邀请之列。2★a person who is staying at a hotel, etc. 旅客;房客◆We have accommodation for 500 guests.我们有可供 500 位客人住宿的房间。◆a paying guest(= a person who is living in a private house, but paying as if they were in a hotel)寄宿客(付费住在私人家中的人)◆Guests should vacate their rooms by 10.30 a.m.旅客应在上午 10:30 以前腾出房间。3a famous person or performer who takes part in a television show or concert 特别嘉宾;客串演员◆a guest artist/star/singer特约艺人╱明星╱歌手◆Our special guest tonight is…今晚我们的特别嘉宾是…◆He made a guest appearanceon the show. 他在这个节目里是客串出场。4a person who is invited to a particular place or organization, or to speak at a meeting 特邀嘉宾◆The scientists are here as guests of our government.出席的科学家是我国政府的贵宾。◆a guest speaker特邀演讲人IDIOMbe my ˈguest( informal) used to give sb permission to do sth that they have asked to do 请便;随便◆‘Do you mind if I use the phone?’ ‘Be my guest.’“可以用一下电话吗?”“请便。”verb[intransitive ]guest(on sth) to take part in a television or radio show, a concert, a game, etc. as a visiting or temporary performer or player 做特邀嘉宾;做客串;做特约演员◆She guested on several chat shows while visiting Britain.她访问英国时做过几个访谈节目的特邀嘉宾。guest/ɡest; NAmEɡest/
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guestguest1 /ɡest/ ●●●S3W2 noun [countable]
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1at an event someone who is invited to an event or special occasion: a banquet for 250 distinguished guestsas somebody’s guest You are here as my guests.dinner/wedding etc guests Most of the wedding guests had left. Among the invited guests were Jerry Brown and Elihu Harris. The actress was guest of honour (=the most important guest) at the launch. I’ve nearly finished the guest list for the wedding.RegisterIn everyday English, people usually talk about having friends/people over (for a meal, short visit etc) or having friends/people to stay rather than saying that they have guests:· We’re having some people over for dinner this evening.2in a house someone you have invited to stay in your home for a short time: We have guests staying right now. →
house guest
3in a hotel someone who is paying to stay in a hotel: Use of the sauna is free to guests.► see thesaurus at
customer
4on a show someone famous who is invited to take part in a show, concert etc, in addition to those who usually take part: We have some great guests for you tonight. Fontaine appeared as a guest on the show.5be my guest spoken used to give someone permission to do what they have asked to do: ‘Do you mind if I look at your notes?’ ‘Be my guest.’COLLOCATIONS– Meanings 1 & 2ADJECTIVES/NOUN + guestthe main/chief/principal guest· The prime minister was one of the main guests at the event.an honoured guest (=one who is given special respect and treatment)· They were the honoured guests of the Queen at the Royal Garden Party.a distinguished guest (=one who has done something that people respect or admire)· Many distinguished guests were invited to the opening ceremony.dinner guests· How much meat do I need to buy for 15 dinner guests?wedding guests· We need to send out invitations to all the wedding guests.a house guest (=someone who is staying in your house)· There was a constant stream of house guests at their country estate.invited guests· Celebrations continued with a dinner for 100 invited guests.an unwelcome guest (=someone who is not really a guest, and whom you do not want at an event)· Security guards were employed to keep out unwelcome guests.an uninvited guest· She was surprised when an uninvited guest turned up at the door.a regular/frequent guest· The Johnsons were regular guests at Eric’s house in Notting Hill.guest + NOUNthe guest list (=a list of the people invited to an event)· The guest list included many friends from his university days.a guest speaker/lecturer (=one who is invited to an event from another organization, university etc)· The guest speaker at the conference was Dr. Kim.phrasesthe guest of honour (=the most important guest)· The senator was guest of honour at a reception held at the American Embassy.verbsinvite a guest· The guests were invited to a dinner at his country house.greet the guests· Roger was busy greeting the guests as they arrived.entertain guests (=have guests at your house or another place for a meal or party)· Their garden is a wonderful place to entertain guests.
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1for guests to use: He was still asleep in the guest bedroom.2a guest star, speaker etc is someone famous or important who is invited to take part in an event, in addition to the people who usually take part: Camfield was lucky in getting Cage and Rampling as guest stars. He will make a special guest appearance on next week’s show.
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guestguest3 verb [intransitive]
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to take part in a show, concert etc as a guestguest on She guested on a comedy show last year.