li·bra·ry /ˈlaɪbrəri, -bri $ -breri/ ●●● S2 W1 noun (plural libraries) [countableC] 2. Da group of books, CDs etc, collected by one person 〔书、CD等的〕私人收藏 3. a room in a large house where books are kept 书房,书斋
4 TCNa set of books, CDs, videos etc that are produced by the same company and have the same general appearance 文库;系列丛书[CD集、成套录像等] a library of modern classics 现代经典文库
n COLLOCATIONSverbsgo to/visit the libraryI need to go to the library to return some books.
use the libraryYou can use the library before or after school.
borrow something from the library/take something out of the libraryBooks, CDs, DVDs, and magazines can be borrowed from the library.
return something to the library/take something back to the libraryHave you taken those books back to the library?
check something out of the library American EnglishAmE (=borrow a book etc from the library)You can check out up to ten books from the library.
ADJECTIVES/NOUN + library a public library (=a library that is supported by government money)Our public libraries need more support.
a school/university/college libraryShe was studying at the college library.
a local libraryThis information is available at your local library.
a lending library (=one that lends books)Lending libraries became increasingly popular in Victorian times.
a reference library (=one that does not lend books, so that you must read them there)The reference library contains a collection of documents relating to slavery.
a research library (=one that is good for doing research)The university has one of the best research libraries in the world.
a branch library (=a small library that is controlled by a larger library)There is a good children's section in the branch library.
a mobile library British EnglishBrE (=a small library inside a vehicle)A mobile library visits the village once a week.
library + NOUNa library bookShe's gone into town to change her library books.
a library card (=a card that proves you are a member of a library and can borrow books)When you join the library, you will be issued with a library card.
a library userLibrary users have been protesting against plans to close the local library.
the library staffIf you have problems finding a book, ask a member of the library staff.
library servicesPublic library services are threatened by budget cuts.
a library catalogueStudents need to be taught how to use the computerized library catalogue.