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| /ˈwɪndəʊ/ |
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| 1 | a frame in a wall with glass in it that lets light and air into a room and lets you see what is outside 窗；窗户 |
| She just stood there staring out of the window. 她就站在那儿，目不转睛地望着窗外。 |
| Through the window he saw a figure coming up the path. 透过窗户他看见路上走过来一个人。 |
| She was watching him from an upstairs window. 她正从楼上的窗户观察他。 |
| open/close a window Do you mind if I open a window? 我打开窗户你介意吗？ |
| | 1a | a similar frame in a vehicle 车窗；舷窗 | | acar with electric windows 有电动窗的汽车 | |
| | 1b | a similar frame in a shop used especially for showing goods to the public （商店的）陈列窗，橱窗 | | What size are those shoes in the window? 橱窗里的鞋子是多大号的？ | |
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| 2 | one of the different work areas on a computer screen （计算机屏幕上的）视窗，窗口 |
| open/close a window Click on the X in the top right-hand corner to close the window. 点击一下右上角的X就可以关闭视窗。 |
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| 3 | a part of some envelopes that you can see through in order to read the address printed on the letter （信封上可读到印在信上地址的）透明窗 |
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| 4 | a period of time when you can do something 一段时间 |
| I’ ve got a window on Friday when I could see you. 我星期五有时间可以见你。 |
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| - | out (of) the window informal
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| used for saying that you stop doing something or using something completely |
| 放弃；抛弃 |
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| It’ s important not just to throw reason out the window. 不要只是抛弃理性，这是很重要的。 |
| When money is mentioned, principles go out of the window. 一提到钱，原则就被抛在一边了。 |
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| - | awindow on/onto/into sth
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| something that shows you what something else is really like |
| 展示某物真实一面的事物 |
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| Is the play an accurate window on the world? 这个剧本是这个世界的准确写照吗？ |
| This traditional art form provides a fascinating window into another culture. 这种传统艺术形式提供了了解另一种文化的迷人窗口。 |
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| See also | | - window of opportunity | |
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