n.[C]

1. （书籍的）章，回
   Read chapters 1-4 of the book.

   请阅读该书的第一章至第四章。

2. （人生或历史上的）重要时期
   The Renaissance was an important chapter in European history.

   文艺复兴是欧洲历史上的重要时期。

3. （基督教的）圣堂参事会[G]
4. 【美】（俱乐部、协会等的）支部，分会

vt.

1. 把（书等）分章（或回）

n.

1. a main division of a book.
   ▸an Act of Parliament numbered as part of a session's proceedings.
2. a distinctive period in history or in a person's life.
3. the governing body of a cathedral or other religious community, or of a knightly order.
4. chiefly N. Amer. a local branch of a society.