belong
verb uk/bɪˈlɒŋ/ us/bɪˈlɑːŋ/
B2 [ I + adv/prep ]应在…(地方)
to be in the right place or a suitable place
This table belongs in the sitting room. 这张桌子应该放在客厅里。
Where do these spoons belong? 这些匙应放在哪儿?
These papers belong with the others. 这些报纸应该和其他的放在一起。
B2 [ I ]适应;合得来
to feel happy or comfortable in a situation
After three years in Cambridge, I finally feel as if I belong here. 在剑桥呆了3年以后,我终于找到了归属感。
- More examples
- Although she's new to the school, we'd like her to feel that she belongs.
- I think these cups belong in the other cupboard.
- This is a gentleman's club - women don't belong here.
- In those days they felt that children belonged in the nursery and out of sight.
- Dirty boots do not belong on the table, now do they?
Phrasal verbs
belong to someoneA2 属于…,归…所有
to be someone's property
This book belongs to Sarah. 这本书是萨拉的。
You shouldn't take what doesn't belong to you. 你不应该把别人的东西据为己有。
belong to somethingB1 是…的一员
to be a member of a group or organization
They belong to the same chess club. 他们参加同一个象棋俱乐部。