dates
US /deɪts/
UK /deɪts/
複數名詞
棗子, 椰棗
the sweet, edible fruit of the date palm, typically oval and dark brown when ripe
範例:
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She loves eating fresh dates as a snack.
她喜歡把新鮮的棗子當作零食吃。
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Dates are a good source of energy.
棗子是很好的能量來源。
名詞
1.
日期
a particular day or year when an event happened or will happen
範例:
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What are the important dates for this project?
這個專案的重要日期是什麼？
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Please check the expiry dates on these products.
請檢查這些產品的有效日期。
2.
約會
social engagements or appointments with someone, especially a romantic one
範例:
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He has a lot of dates this week.
他這週有很多約會。
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They went on several dates before getting married.
他們在結婚前約會了好幾次。
動詞
1.
註明日期, 標明日期
to mark with a date
範例:
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Remember to date all your documents.
記得給所有文件註明日期。
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The letter was dated January 15th.
這封信的日期是1月15日。
2.
約會, 和...約會
to go out with someone on a romantic or social engagement
範例:
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They've been dating for six months.
他們已經約會六個月了。
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He's too shy to ask her to date.
他太害羞了，不敢約她約會。