英语单词:conjunction

意思翻译

conjunction

noun uk/kənˈdʒʌŋk.ʃən/ us/kənˈdʒʌŋk.ʃən/

(CONNECTING WORD)

B2 [ C ] (written abbreviation conj)连词，连接词

a word such as 'and', 'but', 'while', or 'although' that connects words, phrases, and clauses in a sentence More examples

The conjunction "although" joins the two clauses in the sentence "He left, although I begged him not to."

When you write a series of nouns or adjectives, such as 'purple, green and blue', you use a conjunction before the last one, instead of a comma.

(COMBINATION)

C2 [ C or U ] (formal conjuncture, uk/kənˈdʒʌŋk.tʃər/ us/kənˈdʒʌŋk.tʃɚ/)结合；联合；同时发生

the situation in which events or conditions combine or happen together

An unfortunate conjunction of circumstances led to his downfall. 一连串不幸事件同时发生，导致了他的下台。

There is a team of writers working in conjunction (with each other) on the book. 有一个作家小组在合作撰写这部书。

[ C or U ] specialized (formal conjuncture)（占星术中两个天体的）相合

in astrology, the situation in which two planets appear to be in the same part of the sky as seen from earth