booking
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++book·ing /ˈbʊkɪŋ/ ●○○ noun [countable] 1 DLan arrangement to travel by train, use a hotel room etc at a particular time in the future 预订，预约 → reservation bookings on cruise ships 预订游船船位 I made a booking for two double rooms. 我预订了两个双人房间。 I’m calling to confirm my booking (=say definitely that I want to travel etc). 我打电话是想确认一下我的预订。 If you cancel your booking, there will be a small charge. 如果你取消预订，就要付一小额费用。 Places on the course are limited and advance booking is essential. 课程名额有限，必须预订。block booking (=a booking for a large number of dates, seats, rooms etc) 团体预订2. APan arrangement made by a performer to perform at a particular time in the future 演出预约3. DSF British English the act of writing a football player’s name in a book as a punishment for breaking the rules 〔对足球员的〕记名警告n COLLOCATIONSverbsmake a bookingYour travel agent will make your booking for you.confirm a bookingPlease confirm your booking 48 hours before your flight.cancel a bookingIf you wish to cancel your booking, you must do it in writing.accept a bookingBookings can only be accepted on receipt of a deposit.ADJECTIVES/NOUN + booking advance bookingThe cinema charges 50p a ticket for advance booking.early bookingEarly booking is recommended because places are limited.late bookingThere are cash penalties for late booking.a holiday bookingI had an email confirming our holiday booking.a group booking/block booking (=a booking for a large number of seats, rooms etc)There's a 20% discount for group bookings.booking + NOUNa booking formYou can complete the booking form online.a booking feeTicket agencies may charge a booking fee.booking conditionsIn the event of a cancellation, a refund will be offered according to the terms of our booking conditions.a booking hall/office British English (=a place for buying tickets, especially in a station)There were long queues in the booking hall.
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booking• If you have to cancel a booking, please let us know as soon as possible.• Advance bookings for the show currently total more than £100,000.• Please send the attached booking form to the above address with a stamped, addressed envelope.• Cheaper prices are available on early bookings.• Early booking is recommended as numbers are limited on many of the tours.• Nigel Cope Monthly summer holiday bookings compared with bookings for same month last year.• I'd like to cancel my booking, please.• But the number of emigrants forced the introduction of booking systems, although a booked passage did not guarantee comfort.• Only one total bill will be prepared for any party booking.• You can make a provisional booking over the phone.• If the guest took up the booking, the deposit was part payment of the full price.• The booking sheets showed clearly the public felt there was no difference.block booking• Dress is formal and block bookings are available.From Longman Business Dictionarybookingbook‧ing /ˈbʊkɪŋ/ noun [countable]TRAVEL an arrangement in which a place on a plane, in a hotel, restaurant etc is kept for a customer who will arrive laterSYN RESERVATIONThere’s a problem over a double booking (=one where two people have been given the same booking) and you’re being offered a different room. → block bookingbook·ing noun →n COLLOCATIONS1LDOCE OnlineChineseSyllable
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booking
book‧ing /ˈbʊkɪŋ/
noun [countable]
1. an arrangement to travel by train, use a hotel room etc at a particular time in the future ⇨ reservation:
bookings on cruise ships
I made a booking for two double rooms.
I’m calling to confirm my booking (=say definitely that I want to travel etc).
If you cancel your booking, there will be a small charge.
Places on the course are limited and advance booking is essential.
block booking (=a booking for a large number of dates, seats, rooms etc)
2. an arrangement made by a performer to perform at a particular time in the future
3. British English the act of writing a football player’s name in a book as a punishment for breaking the rules
■ verbs
▪make a booking Your travel agent will make your booking for you.
▪confirm a booking Please confirm your booking 48 hours before your flight.
▪cancel a booking If you wish to cancel your booking, you must do it in writing.
▪accept a booking Bookings can only be accepted on receipt of a deposit.
■ ADJECTIVES/NOUN + booking
▪advance booking The cinema charges 50p a ticket for advance booking.
▪early booking Early booking is recommended because places are limited.
▪late booking There are cash penalties for late booking.
▪a holiday booking I had an email confirming our holiday booking.
▪a group booking/block booking (=a booking for a large number of seats, rooms etc) There's a 20% discount for group bookings.
■ booking + NOUN
▪a booking form You can complete the booking form online.
▪a booking fee Ticket agencies may charge a booking fee.
▪booking conditions In the event of a cancellation, a refund will be offered according to the terms of our booking conditions.
▪a booking hall/office British English (=a place for buying tickets, especially in a station) There were long queues in the booking hall.
book‧ing /ˈbʊkɪŋ/
noun [countable]1. an arrangement to travel by train, use a hotel room etc at a particular time in the future ⇨ reservation:
block booking (=a booking for a large number of dates, seats, rooms etc)
2. an arrangement made by a performer to perform at a particular time in the future
3. British English the act of writing a football player’s name in a book as a punishment for breaking the rules
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