residence

柯林斯词典

1. N-COUNT A residence is a house where people live. 住宅[正式]
The house is currently run as a country inn, but could easily convert back into a private residence. 这栋房子目前被当作一家乡村客栈用，但可以容易地改回成一所私用住宅。
2. N-UNCOUNT Your place of residence is the place where you live. 住所[正式]
There were significant differences among women based on age, place of residence, and educational levels. 基于年龄、住处和教育水平，妇女们之间存在显著的差异。
3. N-UNCOUNT Someone's residence in a particular place is the fact that they live there or that they are officially allowed to live there. 居住
They had entered the country and had applied for permanent residence. 他们已进入了那个国家，并已经申请了永久居住权。
4. →see also residence hall
5. PHRASE If someone is in residence in a particular place, they are living there. 住在 (某处)
The king and queen of Jordan are in residence. 约旦的国王和王后住在宫邸。

The premier left his residence with almost indecent haste following his resignation .
Number Ten Downing Street is the British prime minister's official residence.
The council was hoping to turn a children's home into a residence for adolescent girls .
The estate agent described the flat as a bijou residence.
She has managed to obtain a temporary residence permit .