n.[C]

1. 帶，細繩；箍
2. 橡皮圈，鬆緊帶
3. 【機】傳送帶，傳動帶
4. （無線電的）波段，頻帶
5. 條紋；嵌條
   The blue pitcher has yellow bands around the neck.

   那把藍色水壺的頸上有一圈圈黃色條紋。

vt.

1. 用帶捆；為……裝箍
   If you band the bird's leg, you can identify it later.

   如果你在鳥腿上套上標記環，以後就能認出它。

2. 用條紋裝飾
3. 給……鑲邊

n.[C]

1. （一）夥，（一）幫，（一）群
   We were set upon by a band of robbers.

   我們遭到了一幫強盜的襲擊。

2. 樂團，樂隊；管樂隊
   The band played several marches.

   樂隊演奏了幾首進行曲。

vt.

1. 使聚集，使團結

vi.

1. 聚集，聯合
   The settlers banded together for protection.

   移民聯合起來保護自己。

n.

1. a flat, thin strip or loop of material used as a fastener, for reinforcement, or as decoration.
   ▸a belt or strap transmitting motion between two wheels or pulleys.
2. a stripe, line, or elongated area of a different colour or composition from its surroundings:
   a band of cloud.
3. (especially in financial contexts) a range of values or a specified category within a series.
   ▸a range of frequencies or wavelengths in a spectrum:

   channels in the UHF band.
   ▸any of several groups into which school pupils of the same age are divided on the basis of similar ability.
4. (bands) a collar with two hanging strips, worn by certain lawyers, clerics, and academics as part of their formal dress.
5. archaic a bond.

v.

1. surround or fit with a band.
2. mark with a stripe or stripes of a different colour.
3. allocate to a range or category.

n.

1. a small group of musicians and vocalists who play pop, jazz, or rock music.
   ▸a group of musicians who play brass, wind, or percussion instruments.
2. a group of people having a common interest or purpose or characterized by a common feature.
3. N. Amer. a herd or flock.

v.

[名]

1. ①腰帶。
2. ②器樂合奏團。