guest 1 S3 W2 / ɡest / 名词 [可数名词]
1 at an event someone who is invited to an event or special occasion :
a banquet for 250 distinguished guests
as sb’s guest
You are here as my guests.
dinner/wedding etc guests
Most of the wedding guests had left.
Among the invited guests were Jerry Brown and Elihu Harris.
The actress was guest of honour (= the most important guest ) at the launch.
I’ve nearly finished the guest list for the wedding.
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In everyday English, people usually talk about having friends/people over (for a meal, short visit etc) or having friends/people to stay rather than saying that they have guests :
We’ re having some people over for dinner this evening.
2 in a house someone you have invited to stay in your home for a short time :
We have guests staying right now. → house guest
3 in a hotel someone who is paying to stay in a hotel :
Use of the sauna is free to guests.
4 on a show someone famous who is invited to take part in a show, concert etc, in addition to those who usually take part :
We have some great guests for you tonight.
Fontaine appeared as a guest on the show.
5 be my guest spoken used to give someone permission to do what they have asked to do :
‘Do you mind if I look at your notes?’ ‘Be my guest.’
COLLOCATIONS
ADJECTIVES/NOUN + guest
the main/chief/principal guest The Prime Minister was one of the main guests at the event.
an honoured guest (= one who is given special respect and treatment ) They were the honoured guests of the Queen at the Royal Garden Party.
a distinguished guest (= one who has done something that people respect or admire ) Many distinguished guests were invited to the opening ceremony.
dinner guests How much meat do I need to buy for 15 dinner guests?
wedding guests We need to send out invitations to all the wedding guests.
a house guest (= someone who is staying in your house ) There was a constant stream of house guests at their country estate.
invited guests Celebrations continued with a dinner for 100 invited guests.
an unwelcome guest (= someone who is not really a guest, and whom you do not want at an event ) Security guards were employed to keep out unwelcome guests.
an uninvited guest She was surprised when an uninvited guest turned up at the door.
a regular/frequent guest The Johnsons were regular guests at Eric’s house in Notting Hill.
guest + NOUN
the guest list (= a list of the people invited to an event ) The guest list included many friends from his university days.
a guest speaker/lecturer (= one who is invited to an event from another organization, university etc ) The guest speaker at the conference was Dr. Kim.
短语
the guest of honour (= the most important guest ) The senator was guest of honour at a reception held at the American Embassy.
动词
invite a guest The guests were invited to a dinner at his country house.
greet the guests Roger was busy greeting the guests as they arrived.
entertain guests (= have guests at your house or another place for a meal or party ) Their garden is a wonderful place to entertain guests.
THESAURUS
customer someone who buys goods or services from a shop or company : Customers were waiting for the shop to open. | The bank is one of our biggest customers.
client someone who pays for a service from a professional person or company : He has a meeting with one of his clients. | The company buys and sells shares on behalf of their clients
shopper someone who goes to the shops looking for things to buy : The streets were full of Christmas shoppers.
guest someone who pays to stay in a hotel : Guests must leave their rooms by 10 am.
patron / peɪtrən / formal a customer of a particular shop, restaurant or hotel – usually written on signs : The notice said ‘Parking for Patrons Only’.
patient someone who is getting medical treatment from a doctor, or in a hospital : He is a patient of Dr Williams.
consumer anyone who buys goods or uses services – used when considering these people as a group who have particular rights, needs, or behaviour : Consumers are demanding more environmentally-friendly products. | the rights of the consumer | The law is designed to protect consumers who buy goods on the Internet.
market the number of people who want to buy a product, or the type of people who want to buy it : The market for organic food is growing all the time. | a magazine aimed at the youth market
clientele / kliəntel $ klaɪəntel, kli- / formal the type of customers that a particular shop, restaurant etc gets : The hotel has a very upmarket clientele. | They have a wealthy international clientele.