To read a book in English, you can say "to read a book" or "to peruse a book." The phrase "to read a book" comes from the Old English verb "rēdan," which means "to advise, counsel, interpret, or explain." Here are some example sentences with their translations:

I like to read a book before bed to relax. (我喜欢在睡前读一本书放松一下。)

She spent the afternoon reading a book in the park. (她花了一下午在公园里读书。)

He is always reading a book on the train during his commute. (他总是在上下班的火车上读书。)

"To peruse a book" is a less common way to say "to read a book," and it means to read or examine something carefully or thoroughly. It comes from the Old French word "peruser," which means "to read through or over." Here are some example sentences with their translations:

She perused the instructions before starting the project. (她在开始这个项目之前仔细阅读了说明。)

He perused the menu before deciding what to order. (他在决定点什么之前仔细查看了菜单。)

They perused the contract to make sure they understood all the details. (他们仔细阅读了合同，以确保他们理解了所有细节。)