LEARNit Dictionary

book

noun
A1
1
A1
a set of printed pages that are fastened inside a cover so that you can turn them and read them
کتاب
2
A1
a written work published in printed or electronic form
کتاب
to read/write/publish a book
reference/children's/library books
a new book by J. K. Rowling
a book about wildlife
He has written a book on local architecture.
3
A1
a set of sheets of paper that are fastened together inside a cover and used for writing in
دفتر یادداشت, کتابچه, دفترچه, دفتر
an exercise book
a notebook
see also address book, colouring book, guest book
4
a set of things that are fastened together like a book
دفترچه, کتاب, مجموعه نوشته‌ها
a book of stamps/tickets/matches
a chequebook
5
the written records of the financial affairs of a business
دفتر حساب, دفتر مالی, دفتر کل, دفتر روزنامه
to do the books
You need to go over the books again; there’s a mistake somewhere.
She does the books for us.
6
a section of a large written work
بخش
the books of the Bible
7
a record of bets made on whether something will happen, somebody will win a race, etc.
دفتر ثبت شرط‌ها, دفتر شرط‌بندی
They’ve opened a book on who’ll win the Championship.
verb
A2
1
A2
to arrange to have or use something on a particular date in the future; to buy a ticket in advance
رزرو کردن, پیش خرید کردن
compare reserve
2
A2
to arrange for somebody to have a seat on a plane, etc.
رزرو کردن
I've booked you on the 10 o'clock flight.
I've booked you a room at the Park Hotel.
Have you told the office to book you a flight?
see also double-book
3
to arrange for a singer, etc. to perform on a particular date
رزرو کردن, هماهنگ کردن
We've booked a band for the wedding reception.
4
to write down somebody’s name and address because they have committed a crime or an offence
ثبت کردن
He was booked for possession of cocaine.
5
to write down in an official book the name of a player who has broken the rules of the game
ثبت کردن, ثبت تخلف