/'entrɪ; `ɛntrɪ/
n
1 [C] ~ (into sth) act of coming or going in 进入
*The children were surprised by the sudden entry of their teacher. 老师突然进来把孩子们吓了一跳.
* the entry of the USA into world politics 美国对世界政治的参与
* The thieves had forced an entry into the building. 窃贼闯进了楼内.
2 [U] ~ (to sth) right of entering 进入权
*We can't go along that road because the sign says `No Entry'. 我们不能走那条路, 因为牌子上 写着｀禁止入内＇.
* He finally gained entry to the hotel by giving some money to the doorman. 他给了门　一些钱, 终于得以进入旅馆.
* [attrib 作定语] an entry visa, ie a stamp or signature on a passport allowing sb to enter a particular country 入境签证.
3 [C]
(a) (place of) entrance, esp a passage or small entrance hall 入口（处）（尤指过道、小门厅）
*You can leave your umbrella in the entry. 雨伞可放于入口处.
* the entry to a block of flats 公寓大楼的入口处.
(b) narrow passage between buildings 建筑物之间的甬道.
4 (a) [C] ~ (in sth) item written in a list, a diary, an account book, etc （写进清单、日记、帐本等的）项目
*There's no entry in his diary for that day. 他的日记上没有那一天的记录.
* I'll have to check the entries in the ledger. 我得核对一下总帐的项目.
* entries in a dictionary 词典的条目.
(b) [U] recording of such an item （这种项目的）记载, 记录, 登记
*The entry of all expenditure is necessary. 有必要把一切开支入帐.
5 ~ (for sth)
(a) [C] person or thing that is entered for a competition 参加比赛的人或物
*fifty entries for the
800 metres 有五十人参加800米赛跑
* a last-minute entry for the pony race 最後关头才参赛的马
* This painting is my entry for the art competition. 这幅画是我参加艺术比赛的作品.
(b) [sing] list or total number of persons, etc entered for a competition （参加比赛的）名单、总人数等
*There's a large entry for the flower show this year. 今年的花展有大量花卉参展.

npluralentries

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1【act of entering】
2【becoming involved】
3【right to enter】
4【competition】
5【something written】
6【computer】
7【door】

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[Date: 1200-1300; Language: Old French;Origin: entree, from entrer; ENTER]
【ACT OF ENTERING】 [U and C]
the act of going into something
≠ exitentry into
　It was dark and their entry into the camp had gone unnoticed.
　Harry made his entry into the village.
　There was no sign of a forced entry .
　How did the thieves gain entry (=get in) ?
【BECOMING INVOLVED】[U]
when someone starts to take part in a system, a particular kind of work etc, or the permission they need in order to do this
entry into/to
　Britain's entry into the European Union
　the minimum height for entry into the police force
　This enabled European banks to gain entry into new markets.
　the entry requirements for a degree course
【RIGHT TO ENTER】[U]
the right to enter a place, building etc
entry to/into
　Entry to the gardens is included in the price of admission.
　The refugees were repeatedly refused entry into (=not allowed in) the country.
no entry
(=written on signs to show that you are not allowed to go somewhere)
　an entry visa
【COMPETITION】[C]a) something that you write, make, do etc in order to try and win a competition
　The winning entry will be published in our April issue.
　What's the closing date for entries?
b) [usually singular]
the number of people or things taking part in a competition
　We've attracted a record entry this year.
【SOMETHING WRITTEN】[C]
a piece of writing in a diary, or in a book containing information such as a dictionary
　a dictionary entry
【COMPUTER】[U]
the act of putting information into a computer
　data entry
【DOOR】[C]alsoentrywayAmE
a door, gate, or passage that you go through to enter a place
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