companion
n
1
(a) person or animal that goes with, or spends much time with, another (相伴的)人或動物; 同伴; 伙伴
my companions on the journey 我的旅伴
A dog is a faithful companion. 狗是忠實的伙伴.
(fig 比喻) Fear was the hostage's constant companion. 恐懼的心情始終纏繞著人質(zhì).
(b) person who shares in the work, pleasures, misfortunes, etc of another 與另一人共事、 同甘共苦等的人
companions in arms, ie fellow soldiers 戰(zhàn)友
companions in misfortune, ie people suffering together 共患難的人.
(c) person with similar tastes, interests, etc 有共同興趣、 愛好等的人
She's an excellent companion. 她是個好伴侶.
They're `drinking companions. 他們是酒友.
His brother is not much of a companion for him. 他哥哥和他志趣不大相投.
2 person employed to live with another (esp sb old or ill) as a friend 受雇的陪伴人(如朋友般與雇主, 尤指老人或病人, 一起生活者)
to take a post as a ,paid com`panion 受雇作陪伴人.
3 one of a matching pair or set of things (成雙、 成對或成套的)物品之一
[attrib 作定語]
The companion volume will soon be published. 這卷書的姊妹篇即將問世.
4 (used in book titles 用於書的題目) handbook; reference book 手冊; 參考書
the ,Gardener's Com`panion 《園藝指南》.
5 Companion member of certain distinguished orders (order1 10a) 有某等勛位的人
Com,panion of `Honour 勛爵.
6 (idm 習(xí)語) a boon companion => boon2.