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sit

Nội động từNgoại động từ

Số nhiều: nullQuá khứ: satPhân từ 2: satV-ing: sittingSo sánh hơn: nullSo sánh nhất: null

This word conveys a sense of stillness, stability, and a deliberate cessation of movement. It suggests a transition from an active or upright state to one of repose or waiting. While related to resting, it specifically implies a physical posture of folding the body at the hips and knees. In a professional or legal sense, the word takes on a weight of authority and formality. When a person sits on a board or a court, the physical act of sitting symbolizes their official capacity and the gravity of their decision-making role.

Ý nghĩa

Nội động từ

[someone]

To rest one's weight on the buttocks rather than the feet.

"He decided to sit on the park bench."

Ngoại động từ

[someone][something]

"She sat the baby in the high chair."

Nội động từ

[something]

To be located or positioned in a specific place.

"The house sits on top of a steep hill."

Nội động từ

[someone]

"The judge will sit on the case next month."

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