companion

kәm'pænjәn

高考四级六级考研托福雅思GRE Collins 2

n. a friend who is frequently in the company of another
n. a traveler who accompanies you
n. one paid to accompany or assist or live with another

n. 朋友, 陪伴, 指南, 升降口围罩
vt. 陪伴

Collins 星级

3,024

BNC 频率

3,547

使用频率

companion 由前缀 com-（表示“共同”）和词根 panis（意为“面包”）组成，原意为“与人分享面包的人”，引申为“伙伴”或“同伴”。

例句

1. A dog can be a loyal companion for many years.

一只狗可以成为许多年的忠实伴侣。

2. She invited her best friend to be her travel companion.

她邀请她最好的朋友做她的旅行伴侣。

3. Reading is a wonderful companion on a rainy day.

在雨天，阅读是一个很好的伴侣。