音标：[kәm'pænjәn]
n. 朋友, 陪伴, 指南, 升降口围罩
vt. 陪伴

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companion的短语、例句：

companion n 1 (a) person or animal that goes with, or spends much time with, another （相伴的）人或动物; 同伴; 伙伴
my companions on the journey 我的旅伴
A dog is a faithful companion. 狗是忠实的伙伴.
(fig 比喻) Fear was the hostage´s constant companion. 恐惧的心情始终缠绕著人质. (b) person who shares in the work, pleasures, misfortunes, etc of another 与另一人共事、 同甘共苦等的人
companions in arms, ie fellow soldiers 战友
companions in misfortune, ie people suffering together 共患难的人. (c) person with similar tastes, interests, etc 有共同兴趣、 爱好等的人
She´s an excellent companion. 她是个好伴侣.
They´re `drinking companions. 他们是酒友.
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（如朋友般与雇主, 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 （成双、 成对或成套的）物品之一
[attrib 作定语] The companion volume will soon be published. 这卷书的姊妹篇即将问世. 4 (used in book titles 用於书的题目) handbook; reference book 手册; 参考书
the ,Gardener´s Com`panion 《园艺指南》. 5 Companion member of certain distinguished orders (order1 10a) 有某等勋位的人
Com,panion of `Honour 勋爵. 6 (idm 习语) a boon companion => boon2.