host/host; həʊst/n [C]1 the person at a party, meal etc who organized it and invited the guests [→ hostess]〔聚会的〕主人﹐东道主: Our host greeted us at the door. 主人在门口迎接我们。2 someone who introduces the guests on a television or radio show〔电视或广播节目的〕主持人: a game show host 游戏节目主持人3 a country, city, or organization that provides the space, equipment etc for a special event 主办国[城市,机构]﹐东道主: host country/government/city etc the host city for the next Olympic Games 下届奥林匹克运动会的主办城市4 a (whole) host of people/things a large number of people or things 许多人/大量某物: a host of possibilities 多种可能性—host v [T] Which country is hosting the next World Cup? 哪个国家将主办下一届世界杯?