arrival
noun uk/əˈraɪ.vəl/ us/əˈraɪ.vəl/
B1 [ C or U ]到达;到来;来临
the fact of arriving somewhere
Hundreds gathered to await the boxer's arrival at the airport. 数百人聚在机场等候拳击手的到来。
On arrival at the police station, they were taken to an interview room. 一到警察局，他们就被带到一间问讯室。
We regret the late arrival of Flight 237. 237次航班晚点，我们对此表示歉意。
New arrivals (= people who have just come to a place) were being housed in refugee camps. 新到的人员被安置在难民营中。
Sue and Michael are delighted to announce the arrival (= birth) of Emily, born on 21 August. 苏和迈克尔于8月21日喜得爱女埃米莉，特告亲友。
The arrival (= introduction) of satellite television changed the face of broadcasting. 卫星电视的问世改变了广播的面貌。
[ C ] informal新生婴儿
a baby that has recently been born
Their new arrival was keeping them busy. 宝宝出生后，他们忙得不可开交。
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- His arrival caused quite a commotion.
- The motorcyclist was dead on arrival at the hospital.
- After the arrival of the United Nations soldiers, tension in the area began to ease.
- The usual hoopla surrounded the arrival of the pop star.
- The train's approximate time of arrival is 10.30.