| 单词 | host |
| 释义 | host 1. n. 1. (usu. foll. by of) a large number of people or things. 2. archaic an army. 3. (in full heavenly host) Bibl. a the sun, moon, and stars. b the angels. Phrases and idioms host (or hosts) of heaven = sense 3 of n. is a host in himself can do as much as several ordinary people. Lord (or Lord God) of hosts God as Lord over earthly or heavenly armies. Etymology: ME f. OF f. L hostis stranger, enemy, in med.L 'army' 2. n. & v. --n 1. a person who receives or entertains another as a guest. 2. the landlord of an inn (mine host). 3. Biol. an animal or plant having a parasite or commensal. 4. an animal or person that has received a transplanted organ etc. 5. the comp{egrave}re of a show, esp. of a television or radio programme. --vtr. act as host to (a person) or at (an event). Etymology: ME f. OF oste f. L hospes -pitis host, guest 3. n. the bread consecrated in the Eucharist. Etymology: ME f. OF (h)oiste f. L hostia victim |
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