1.（通常由当地政府或慈善团体开办的）廉价招待所，临时收容所 A hostel is a large house where people can stay cheaply for a short period of time. Hostels are usually owned by local government authorities or charities.
英英释义
1.inexpensive supervised lodging (especially for youths on bicycling trips)
Synonym: youth hostelstudent lodging
2.a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
