acquaintanceship
UK/ə'kweɪntən(s)ʃɪp/US/ә'kweintәnsʃip/
C2
Definitions
n.
A relationship of being acquainted; a casual association less close than friendship.
相识关系；泛泛之交。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedacquaintanceknow, recognize
+
-shipstate, quality
=acquaintanceship
acquaintance + -ship (status, relationship) = 'the state or relationship of being acquainted.' Names the connection itself rather than the person. See acquaintance.
Common Collocations
- 1.brief acquaintanceship短暂的相识
- 2.long acquaintanceship长久的相识关系
Example Sentences
- 1.
Their acquaintanceship gradually grew into a deep friendship.
- 2.
It was only a brief acquaintanceship, lasting a single summer.