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acquaintanceship

🇬🇧 UK/ə'kweɪntən(s)ʃɪp/🇺🇸 US/ә'kweintәnsʃip/
C2

Definitions

n.

A relationship with someone you know slightly, less close than friendship.

相识关系;泛泛之交

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
acquaintknow, recognize
+
ancestate, quality
+
shipstatus, office, skill
=acquaintanceship

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Their acquaintanceship began in college.

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