No. 5,063 in Chinese
预定
"预定" means "to reserve" or "to book."
In a sentence
我们已经为明天晚上在餐厅预定了座位。
We have already reserved seats at the restaurant for tomorrow evening.
The word "预定" here means "to reserve" or "to book" something, indicating an arrangement made in advance. This usage is common when discussing reservations for services like dining, hotels, or events.
公司计划预定一批新的设备用于生产。
The company plans to order a batch of new equipment for production.
In this sentence, "预定" is used with the meaning of "to schedule" or "to plan ahead," particularly referring to advance ordering or procuring items needed for future use.
今天的会议时间已经预定在下午两点。
Today's meeting time has been set at 2 PM in the afternoon.
Here, "预定" refers to the act of scheduling or setting a time for an event, ensuring that attendees are informed about when it will take place.
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