store /stɔ:/ I. n.[c] 1. 贮存:This animal makes a store of nuts for the winter. 这动物储存坚果过冬。2.商店 (AmE., shop BrE.): He keeps a store in New York. 他在纽约开了一家商店。 3. 贮存品:be in charge of store 负责看管储备物资;our store of fuel 我们的储备燃料 4. 用于习语 in store 即将发生:You never know what’s in store for you. 你根本无法知道自己将发生什么。set (great or little) store by重视或轻视(见set条)‖II. vt.存贮: to store drinks in the cupboard 把酒储存在橱柜里 Ants store up food for/against the winter. 蚂蚁贮藏冬天吃的食物。
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