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
Mars and Venus will be in exact conjunction on 1 September. 火星和金星在9月1日会正好相合。