记忆:re-回,向后,-serv-保持,留心 -ation名词后缀。reserve/rɪˈzɜːv/ v/n 保留,储备,预定。保留下来的服务:预约,预定。如果是保留物品就是:存储。
reservoir /ˈrezəvwɑː(r)/ n 蓄水池
appointment/əˈpɔɪntmənt/ n选派、任命; 约定;约会I'd like to reserve a table for three for eight o'clock.预定三人桌
These seats are reserved for special guests.留给贵宾
The management reserves the right to refuse admission.保留拥有权利
记忆:ap~ad:去,或者强调,point-点。点的就是你,说的就是你。“沙场秋点兵”,委任就是一个约定,你要完成一个重要的使命。也可以用于约会,指定的人!
She made an appointment for her son to see the doctor.与医生约定了时间
his appointment as principal。校长任命
The appointment is at 3 p.m。约会在下午3点
point/pɔɪnt/ n (点)观点,重点,要点,论点 v 指,瞄准
appoint/əˈpɔɪnt/ v 任命,委任
appointed/əˈpɔɪntɪd/ a 指定的,约定的
appointment
appointment 和 reservation 的区别:
appointment多指与专业人士,如律师、医生、老师。通常需要提前安排时间,并且在特定的时间和地点见面。
I have an appointment with my dentist at 2 pm tomorrow.
reservation多为预定服务,例如预定酒店,预订机票,预定电影票。约定特定时间得到需要的服务或者设置。
I made a reservation at the restaurant for 7 pm tonight.