address 英音: [ə'dres] 美音: [ˈædres]

单词详解

1. n.

A. 演说,演讲 (the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience)

The President gave an address to the nation over the radio. 总统向全国发表广播演说。

B. 住址,地址 (written directions for finding some location; written on letters or packages that are to be delivered to that location)

What's your home address? 你的家庭地址在哪儿?

2. vt.

A. 向……讲话,向……发表演说,写信给…… (give a speech to)

He addressed the audience in an eloquent speech.

他流畅地向听众发表演说。

B. 对……说话 (speak to)

He is addressing the chairman. 他正在跟主席说话。

C. (信封或包裹等) 上写上收信人的姓名、地址 (put an address on (an envelope))

The letter was addressed to the wrong house. 这封信写错了地址。

 

相关单词

近义词:speak, direct

过去式:addressed

过去分词:addressed

现在分词:addressing

第三人称单数:addresses

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