1520s, "act of entering," from Middle French entrance, from entrer (see enter). Sense of "door, gate" first recorded in English 1530s. Meaning "a coming of an actor upon the stage" is from c. 1600.
"to throw into a trance," 1590s, from en- (1) "put in" + trance (n.). Meaning "to delight" also is 1590s. Related: Entranced; entrancing; entrancement.
双语例句
1. The entrance hall is littered with toys and wellington boots.
门厅里到处乱扔着玩具和雨靴。
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2. There were people at the entrance giving out leaflets.
有人在入口处散发传单。
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3. If she had noticed her father's entrance, she gave no indication.
就算她已经注意到了父亲的到来，她也会不动声色。
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4. Did you have to get through an entrance examination?
你必须要通过入学考试吗？
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5. The entrance is well signposted and is in Marbury Road.
