lobby
/ˈlɑːbi/
lob · by
ˈlɑː · bi
English Definition
n./v. entrance hall; try to influence
Significado en Español
vestíbulo, hacer lobby
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sảnh, vận động hành lang
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Example Sentence
They tried to lobby the government.
他们试图游说政府。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
lobby(hall, lobby)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following is a synonym for lobby?
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A
corridor
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B
foyer
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C
garden
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D
balcony
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B — foyer.
“lobby” means n./v. entrance hall; try to influence
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
We agreed to meet in the hotel ______ just before dinner.
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A
lobby
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B
chimney
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C
rooftop
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D
basement
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A — lobby.
“lobby” means n./v. entrance hall; try to influence
Common questions about “lobby”
What does “lobby” mean?
lobby — n./v. entrance hall; try to influence. In Chinese: 大厅，游说.
How do you pronounce “lobby”?
lobby is pronounced /ˈlɑːbi/. It breaks into 2 syllables: lob · by.
How do you use “lobby” in a sentence?
They tried to lobby the government. (他们试图游说政府。)
What are synonyms for “lobby”?
hall, corridor, persuade — all close in meaning to lobby (n./v. entrance hall; try to influence).
Is “lobby” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. lobby appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “lobby”?
lobby(hall, lobby)
