Vocabulary The Masque of the Red Death — Pack 3

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such
A2|入門
  • of that kind
  • Used to make a description stronger (so...that)
  • like that kind
  • like that type
  • Used to refer to things already mentioned
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With such precautions the courtiers might bid defiance to contagion.
Examples
  • It is such a beautiful day.
  • He is such a good teacher.
  • That was such a difficult test.
precaution
B2|中上級
  • Something done beforehand to prevent danger or problems
  • An action to stay safe from harm
  • A careful step to avoid bad things
  • A measure taken to protect yourself early
  • Something you do to be ready and safe
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With such precautions the courtiers might bid defiance to contagion.
Examples
  • Always take safety precautions seriously.
  • Wearing gloves is a good precaution.
  • We took precautions against the cold.
bid
C1|上級
  • To challenge or resist something with confidence
  • To offer an amount of money for something
  • To tell someone goodbye or hello formally
  • To make an attempt to gain or achieve
  • To command or request someone to do something
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With such precautions the courtiers might bid defiance to contagion.
Examples
  • She bid ten dollars for it.
  • They bid farewell to everyone.
  • He bid on the antique vase.
defiance
C1|上級
  • The act of refusing to obey or follow rules
  • When someone stands up against authority or power
  • A feeling of bold resistance to something strong
  • When people challenge what others expect them to do
  • A strong refusal to accept control or limits
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With such precautions the courtiers might bid defiance to contagion.
Examples
  • She acted in defiance of the rules.
  • His defiance was clear to everyone.
  • They protested in open defiance.
contagion
C1|上級
  • The spreading of disease from one person to another
  • When an illness passes between people by contact
  • A dangerous sickness that moves through a group
  • The act of passing disease through touch or air
  • When bad feelings or ideas spread like sickness
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With such precautions the courtiers might bid defiance to contagion.
Examples
  • The contagion spread rapidly.
  • They feared contagion from the sick.
  • Contagion can be prevented with care.
external
B2|中上級
  • Something that is outside or on the outer part
  • Coming from the outside rather than inside
  • Things that are beyond or separate from yourself
  • Relating to what is visible from the outside
  • Happening or existing away from the main thing
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The external world could take care of itself.
Examples
  • The external door needs repair.
  • External factors influenced the result.
  • She checked the external temperature.
world
A1|超入門
  • Everything around us outside our own mind or body
  • The planet Earth and all people living on it
  • A particular area of human activity or knowledge
  • All of society and human life in general
  • A realm or domain of existence or experience
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The external world could take care of itself.
Examples
  • The world is very big.
  • She traveled the world last year.
  • People around the world speak English.
take
A1|超入門
  • To get something with your hand
  • To carry something from one place to another
  • To use a form of transport
  • To do something, used with certain nouns
  • To accept or get something offered
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The external world could take care of itself.
Examples
  • She takes the book from the shelf.
  • He takes a pen out of his bag.
  • I take my phone out of my pocket.
care
A1|超入門
  • A feeling of concern or interest about someone
  • When you think something is important
  • To have feelings of worry or love
  • The act of showing interest or concern
  • When something matters to you emotionally
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The external world could take care of itself.
Examples
  • I don't care.
  • She cares about animals.
  • Does he care?
meantime
B2|中上級
  • The period of time between now and when something happens
  • The time while waiting for something to occur
  • The interval before another event takes place
  • During the time in between two points
  • The space of time until something else begins
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In the meantime it was folly to grieve, or to think.
Examples
  • In the meantime, let's wait here.
  • She'll arrive soon. In the meantime, relax.
  • The meantime passed very quickly today.
folly
C1|上級
  • Something that is not smart or wise to do
  • A lack of good sense or judgment
  • When someone does something very unwise
  • A choice or act that shows poor thinking
  • The state of being unable to think clearly
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In the meantime it was folly to grieve, or to think.
Examples
  • It is folly to ignore advice.
  • That decision was pure folly.
  • His folly cost him dearly.
grieve
B2|中上級
  • To feel very sad about losing someone or something
  • When you are deeply sad because of a loss
  • The act of feeling strong sadness over something lost
  • To be very upset about losing a loved one
  • A feeling of deep sorrow after a death or loss
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In the meantime it was folly to grieve, or to think.
Examples
  • She continues to grieve.
  • They grieved together.
  • It is normal to grieve.
think
A1|超入門
  • to have an opinion or belief about something
  • to believe something is probably true
  • to use your mind to consider or work out something
  • to form a judgment or evaluation about someone or something
  • to have a vague idea or guess about something
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In the meantime it was folly to grieve, or to think.
Examples
  • I think you are right.
  • What do you think?
  • She thinks it's a good plan.
provide
B1|中級入口
  • When you make something available or give it to someone
  • To supply or furnish what is needed
  • When you make sure something is there for use
  • To give or offer something that helps
  • To prepare and give what someone requires
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The prince had provided all the appliances of pleasure.
Examples
  • The school provides lunch.
  • Can you provide more details?
  • They provide excellent service.
all
A1|超入門
  • Every one of something, the total amount
  • The complete quantity or number of things
  • The entire amount without leaving anything out
  • Every person or thing in a group
  • Used with time words to mean the whole period
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The prince had provided all the appliances of pleasure.
Examples
  • All the students are here.
  • She ate all the cake.
  • All dogs need love.
appliance
B1|中級入口
  • A tool or object used for a specific purpose
  • A machine used in the home for tasks
  • A device that performs a particular job
  • Equipment used to do something specific
  • Something that makes work or life easier
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The prince had provided all the appliances of pleasure.
Examples
  • The kitchen appliance broke yesterday.
  • We bought a new appliance.
  • This appliance uses too much power.
pleasure
B1|中級入口
  • A feeling of joy and enjoyment from something
  • Something that makes you feel happy and satisfied
  • A nice feeling you get from doing something
  • When something makes you feel good inside
  • The state of being glad about something
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The prince had provided all the appliances of pleasure.
Examples
  • It is a pleasure to help.
  • Reading gives me pleasure.
  • Thank you for the pleasure.
buffoon
C1|上級
  • A person who performs silly acts to make others laugh
  • Someone who acts in a foolish or stupid way
  • A person who is not taken seriously by others
  • Someone who does silly things without thinking carefully
  • A comic performer who does silly physical acts
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There were buffoons, there were improvisatori, there were ballet-dancers, there were musicians, there was Beauty, there was wine.
Examples
  • He acted like a buffoon.
  • The buffoon made everyone laugh.
  • Don't be such a buffoon.
improvisatori
C1|上級
  • People who make up poems or songs on the spot
  • Performers who create artistic works without preparation
  • Artists who compose verse or music without planning
  • Creative speakers who make poems during live shows
  • Entertainers skilled in instant creative performance art
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There were buffoons, there were improvisatori, there were ballet-dancers, there were musicians, there was Beauty, there was wine.
Examples
  • The improvisatori performed at the festival.
  • Italian improvisatori created instant poetry.
  • Skilled improvisatori amazed every audience.
ballet-dancer
B1|中級入口
  • A person who performs graceful movements to music on stage
  • Someone who performs in classical theatrical performances with specific steps
  • An artist trained in formal movement and grace
  • A performer who expresses stories through elegant physical movement
  • Someone skilled in the art of formal theatrical movement
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There were buffoons, there were improvisatori, there were ballet-dancers, there were musicians, there was Beauty, there was wine.
Examples
  • She became a ballet-dancer.
  • The ballet-dancer practices daily.
  • He married a ballet-dancer.
musician
A2|入門
  • A person who plays instruments or makes songs
  • Someone who creates or performs songs for others
  • A person skilled at playing instruments well
  • Someone whose job is making or playing songs
  • A person trained in the art of sound
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There were buffoons, there were improvisatori, there were ballet-dancers, there were musicians, there was Beauty, there was wine.
Examples
  • He is a talented musician.
  • The musician played guitar beautifully.
  • She wants to be a musician.
beauty
B1|中級入口
  • A person who is very attractive to look at
  • The quality of being pleasant to see or experience
  • Something that looks very nice or pleasing
  • A good or excellent thing about something
  • When something looks or feels wonderful
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There were buffoons, there were improvisatori, there were ballet-dancers, there were musicians, there was Beauty, there was wine.
Examples
  • She has great beauty.
  • The beauty of the mountains is amazing.
  • What a beauty that car is!
wine
A2|入門
  • An alcoholic drink made from grapes
  • A drink from fruit juice that contains alcohol
  • Something people drink at special meals or parties
  • A type of beverage often served in glasses
  • A fermented liquid people enjoy with food
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There were buffoons, there were improvisatori, there were ballet-dancers, there were musicians, there was Beauty, there was wine.
Examples
  • She likes red wine.
  • They bought wine for dinner.
  • The wine tastes good.
security
B1|中級入口
  • A feeling of being safe and protected from danger
  • Protection from harm or threats to keep things safe
  • People who guard a place or protect others
  • Something that protects you from losing money or property
  • The state of being free from worry or fear
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All these and security were within.
Examples
  • The door has good security.
  • Security checked my bag at the airport.
  • She feels security at home.
without
A2|入門
  • not having something, or not accompanied by something
  • not doing something, or doing something in a particular way that lacks something
  • not including something
  • not having or owning something
  • used to show that something does not happen or someone does not have something
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Without was the "Red Death." II.
Examples
  • I went to school without my umbrella.
  • She can read without glasses.
  • They talked without arguing.
ii
A2|入門
  • The Roman numeral representing the number two
  • A symbol used to show second in order
  • A mark that shows the position after first
  • The Roman numeral way of writing the number two
  • A symbol used to mean two, from the Roman numeral system
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Without was the "Red Death." II.
Examples
  • Chapter II starts on page ten.
  • World War II ended in 1945.
  • Please turn to Part II of the book.
toward
A2|入門
  • in the direction of something
  • to get closer to something
  • with an aim or goal
  • about or near a time or place
  • as a contribution to a cost or goal
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It was toward the close of the fifth or sixth month of his seclusion, and while the pestilence raged most furiously abroad, that the Prince Prospero entertained his thousand friends at a masked ball of the most unusual magnificence.
Examples
  • The dog walked toward me.
  • She is running toward the school.
  • He came toward us with a smile.
close
A2|入門
  • The final part or ending of something
  • Near in distance or position to something
  • When two people have a strong relationship
  • When something almost happens or is almost true
  • To shut or make something not open
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It was toward the close of the fifth or sixth month of his seclusion, and while the pestilence raged most furiously abroad, that the Prince Prospero entertained his thousand friends at a masked ball of the most unusual magnificence.
Examples
  • Please close the door.
  • The store is close by.
  • They are very close friends.
fifth
A2|入門
  • The one that comes after four others in order
  • Number position following the first four items
  • One part when something divides into exactly five pieces
  • The position between fourth and sixth in a sequence
  • Something ranked or numbered as number five
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It was toward the close of the fifth or sixth month of his seclusion, and while the pestilence raged most furiously abroad, that the Prince Prospero entertained his thousand friends at a masked ball of the most unusual magnificence.
Examples
  • She is in fifth grade.
  • The fifth page has the answer.
  • He came fifth in the race.
sixth
A2|入門
  • The number that comes after five in order
  • Coming after five other things in a series
  • One part when something is divided into six
  • Position number in a sequence after five
  • The item following the fifth one
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It was toward the close of the fifth or sixth month of his seclusion, and while the pestilence raged most furiously abroad, that the Prince Prospero entertained his thousand friends at a masked ball of the most unusual magnificence.
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  • Today is the sixth day.
  • She lives on the sixth floor.
  • He came in sixth place.
month
A1|超入門
  • A period of time that is about thirty days long
  • One of twelve parts that make up a year
  • A unit of time between two calendar dates
  • A period used to measure age or duration
  • A cycle of time in a calendar system
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It was toward the close of the fifth or sixth month of his seclusion, and while the pestilence raged most furiously abroad, that the Prince Prospero entertained his thousand friends at a masked ball of the most unusual magnificence.
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  • Next month is December.
  • I visit my family every month.
  • The baby is five months old.
rage
B2|中上級
  • When something spreads or happens with great force and intensity
  • A feeling of very strong anger and fury
  • When a person shows extreme anger in an intense way
  • Something that becomes very popular for a short time
  • The act of being extremely angry about something
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It was toward the close of the fifth or sixth month of his seclusion, and while the pestilence raged most furiously abroad, that the Prince Prospero entertained his thousand friends at a masked ball of the most unusual magnificence.
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  • The fire raged all night.
  • He felt great rage inside.
  • That style was the rage.
furiously
B2|中上級
  • In a very strong and wild way
  • With great anger and violent energy
  • With extreme speed and strong force
  • In a very fast and intense manner
  • With great energy and without control
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It was toward the close of the fifth or sixth month of his seclusion, and while the pestilence raged most furiously abroad, that the Prince Prospero entertained his thousand friends at a masked ball of the most unusual magnificence.
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  • He worked furiously all day.
  • She wrote furiously in her book.
  • The rain fell furiously outside.
abroad
B1|中級入口
  • Outside, in the open area beyond a place
  • In or to another country far away
  • When something moves or spreads to many places
  • Out in the open or outside walls
  • To foreign lands or distant countries
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It was toward the close of the fifth or sixth month of his seclusion, and while the pestilence raged most furiously abroad, that the Prince Prospero entertained his thousand friends at a masked ball of the most unusual magnificence.
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  • She studied abroad last year.
  • They went abroad for vacation.
  • He works abroad now.
entertain
B1|中級入口
  • When you host guests and provide them with enjoyment
  • To make people laugh or enjoy themselves
  • To keep someone interested and not bored
  • To think about or consider an idea
  • To provide amusement or pleasure to others
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It was toward the close of the fifth or sixth month of his seclusion, and while the pestilence raged most furiously abroad, that the Prince Prospero entertained his thousand friends at a masked ball of the most unusual magnificence.
Examples
  • She entertained guests at home.
  • The show entertained everyone.
  • He entertained us with stories.
mask
A2|入門
  • Something worn over the face to hide or protect it
  • A covering that hides who you are or what you look like
  • Something used to keep germs away from your face
  • A thing that covers part of your face for safety
  • Something that hides your true feelings or thoughts
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It was toward the close of the fifth or sixth month of his seclusion, and while the pestilence raged most furiously abroad, that the Prince Prospero entertained his thousand friends at a masked ball of the most unusual magnificence.
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  • She wore a mask.
  • The mask covered his face.
  • I need a new mask.
ball
A1|超入門
  • A large formal party where people dance together
  • A round object used in games and sports
  • Something shaped like a round sphere
  • A round toy that bounces and rolls
  • An object thrown or hit in sports
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It was toward the close of the fifth or sixth month of his seclusion, and while the pestilence raged most furiously abroad, that the Prince Prospero entertained his thousand friends at a masked ball of the most unusual magnificence.
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  • Throw the ball here.
  • She went to the ball.
  • The ball is round.
unusual
B2|中上級
  • Not typical or common; different from what people usually expect.
  • Different from what you see often
  • Strange or not like others
  • Rare or not often found
  • Not like usual things
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It was toward the close of the fifth or sixth month of his seclusion, and while the pestilence raged most furiously abroad, that the Prince Prospero entertained his thousand friends at a masked ball of the most unusual magnificence.
Examples
  • This is a very unusual restaurant.
  • She wears unusual clothes to school.
  • That's an unusual name for a dog.
magnificence
C1|上級
  • The quality of being very grand and impressive
  • When something looks very beautiful and expensive
  • The state of being splendid and luxurious
  • A quality that shows great wealth and glory
  • Something that appears grand and noble in quality
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It was toward the close of the fifth or sixth month of his seclusion, and while the pestilence raged most furiously abroad, that the Prince Prospero entertained his thousand friends at a masked ball of the most unusual magnificence.
Examples
  • The palace showed great magnificence.
  • Everyone admired the magnificence of the ceremony.
  • The magnificence of nature is amazing.
voluptuous
C1|上級
  • Something that gives rich pleasure to the senses
  • A woman with full curves and attractive body shape
  • Something that gives great physical comfort and luxury
  • Providing intense enjoyment through beauty or richness
  • A feeling of deep sensual or aesthetic pleasure
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It was a voluptuous scene, that masquerade.
Examples
  • She had a voluptuous figure.
  • The meal was rich and voluptuous.
  • The party felt voluptuous and exciting.
scene
B1|中級入口
  • A part of a movie or play
  • One section of a story on screen
  • A moment in a film or show
  • A single piece of action in entertainment
  • One continuous action in visual media
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It was a voluptuous scene, that masquerade.
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  • The opening scene of the movie was amazing.
  • Police arrived at the scene of the accident.
  • She stood and admired the beautiful scene from the hilltop.
masquerade
C1|上級
  • A fancy party where people wear masks and costumes
  • An event where people hide their true identity with disguises
  • When someone pretends to be something they are not
  • The act of hiding who you really are
  • A false show or pretense of something
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It was a voluptuous scene, that masquerade.
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  • The masquerade ball was magical.
  • She wore a mask to the masquerade.
  • His smile was just a masquerade.
first
A1|超入門
  • Number one in order or position
  • Before anything else
  • The earliest or beginning
  • Most important or main
  • At the start of a series
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But first let me tell of the rooms in which it was held.
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  • This is my first English class.
  • She made her first cake today.
  • He took his first step yesterday.
let
A2|入門
  • When you allow someone to do something
  • To give permission for something to happen
  • Not stopping someone from doing something
  • When you say someone can do something
  • To make it possible for something
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But first let me tell of the rooms in which it was held.
Examples
  • Let me try again.
  • Please let her sit here.
  • Don't let it fall down.
tell
A1|超入門
  • Say something to someone
  • Give information
  • Show or say how something is
  • Order or ask someone to do something
  • Know or understand something from signs
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But first let me tell of the rooms in which it was held.
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  • Please tell me your name.
  • She told us the answer.
  • Tell him to come here.
room
A1|超入門
  • A space inside a building with walls and a door
  • An area with walls where people live or work
  • A place separated by walls inside a structure
  • An enclosed area for a specific purpose or activity
  • A division within a house or building
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But first let me tell of the rooms in which it was held.
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  • The room is very clean.
  • She entered the room quietly.
  • My room has a big bed.
held
A1|超入門
  • To have something in your hand or arms
  • To contain something inside
  • To organize or have an event
  • To keep something or someone still
  • To believe or think something
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But first let me tell of the rooms in which it was held.
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  • The old book held many secrets.
  • Her bag held all her money.
  • The box held a special gift.
seven
A1|超入門
  • The number that comes after six and before eight
  • A quantity equal to one more than six
  • The digit or symbol that represents this amount
  • A group or set containing this many items
  • The age when someone has lived this many years
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There were seven--an imperial suite.
Examples
  • I have seven books.
  • She is seven years old.
  • The store closes at seven.
imperial
B2|中上級
  • Something that is very large and of the highest quality
  • Related to an emperor or his rule
  • Belonging to a large country and its power
  • Something grand and impressive in size or manner
  • A measurement system used in some countries
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There were seven--an imperial suite.
Examples
  • The imperial palace was very beautiful.
  • They use imperial measurements here.
  • We booked an imperial suite.
suite
B2|中上級
  • A set of large connected rooms in a hotel
  • A group of rooms used together for one purpose
  • A collection of furniture pieces designed to match
  • A set of musical pieces played together
  • A group of computer programs sold as one package
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There were seven--an imperial suite.
Examples
  • The hotel suite was very big.
  • They stayed in a luxury suite.
  • We need a new office suite.