东道主

dōng dào zhǔ

HSK 7–9

Meaning

指请客的主人或接待者；原指东道上的主人，后泛指主人。

Host; originally referred to the host on the eastern road, now generally means the person who hosts or entertains guests.

用于表示接待客人或组织活动的一方，常见于接待、会议、比赛等场合。

Used to refer to the party that hosts guests or organizes events, commonly in receptions, meetings, competitions, etc.

1 这次会议我们公司是东道主，负责所有接待工作。 (Our company is the host of this meeting, responsible for all reception work.)
2 作为东道主，他热情地招待了来自各地的朋友。 (As the host, he warmly entertained friends from all over.)
3 这次比赛的东道主是日本队，他们准备了隆重的开幕式。 (The host of this competition is the Japanese team, and they prepared a grand opening ceremony.)
4 她主动承担了东道主的角色，为大家安排食宿。 (She took on the role of host voluntarily, arranging accommodation and meals for everyone.)
5 我们很荣幸成为今年年会的东道主，欢迎各位来宾。 (We are honored to be the host of this year's annual meeting, welcome all guests.)

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