unit/ˋjunIt; ˈjuːnət or ˈjuːnIt/n [C]1 one part of something that is whole or complete in itself but is also part of the bigger thing 单位﹐单元〔构成更大整体的事物〕: the emergency unit at the hospital 医院的急诊科The apartment building is split into eight units. 这幢公寓楼分八个单元。The book is divided into eight units. 这本书分八个单元。The engine's cooling unit is broken. 引擎的冷却装置坏了。2 an amount or quantity of something that is used as a standard of measurement〔计量的〕单位: +of The dollar is the basic unit of money in the US. 美元是美国的基本货币单位。3 a piece of furniture, especially one that can be fitted to others of the same type 家具组(合)件: a storage unit 储物柜组件