The seat next to him was vacant.

他旁边的座位空着。

《牛津词典》

The bus was only half full. Even so, a young man asked Nina if the seat next to her was taken.

公共汽车上只坐满了一半，即便如此，一个小伙子还问尼娜她旁边的座位有没有人坐。

《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》

Next time you go to a public bathroom, take a look before you sit down on the toilet seat.

下次你去公共厕所，用马桶之前先看一下。

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