batch /bætʃ/ CET6 TEM4

• 1. 

  N-COUNT A batch of things or people is a group of things or people of the same kind, especially a group that is dealt with at the same time or is sent to a particular place at the same time. (一) 批

  例：

  ...the current batch of trainee priests.

  …当前的这一批受训牧师。

  例：

  She brought a large batch of newspaper clippings.

  她带来一大批剪报。

  例：

  I baked a batch of cookies.

  我烤了一批小甜饼。

• 2. 

  N the amount of a material needed for an operation 一次手术所需的材料数

• 3. 

  N a tall loaf having a close texture and a thick crust on the top and bottom, baked as part of a batch: the sides of each loaf are greased so that they will pull apart after baking to have pale crumby sides; made esp in Scotland and Ireland 一大条面包 (Also called batch loaf) → compare pan loaf

• 4. 

  V to group (items) for efficient processing (为提高处理效率而进行的)分组

• 5. 

  V to handle by batch processing

• 6. 

  V (of a man) to do his own cooking and housekeeping (一个男人)独自做饭做家务

• 7. 

  V to live alone 独自生活