The original meaning of "东道主" is the host in the Eatern road. In the Spring and Autumn Period, the state of Zheng, which was in the east of Qin hosted the envoys from Qin. Zheng was called"东道主". Later, "东道主" generally refers to a host who is in charge of receiving the guests, or someone who pays the bill for others. Nowadays, it also refers to the country, city or organization which hosts a conference, a game, e.g. Beijing, China was the host cityof 2008 Olympic Games.
例句 Sentences
1、希望我们公司能有机会再次作为东道主接待您。 Xīwàng wǒmen gōngsī néng yǒu jīhuì zàicì zuòwéi dōngdàozhǔjiēdài nín. Our company is looking forward to receiving you as a host.
2、2008年奥运会,中国作为东道主国家,为全世界的观众送上了一份最好的礼物。 Èr líng líng bā nián 'àoyùnhuì, Zhōngguó zuòwéi dōngdàozhǔ guójiā, wèi quán shìjiè de guānzhòng sòng shàng le yífèn zuì hǎo de lǐwù. As the host of 2008 Olympic Games, China has offered the best present for the audiences around the world.