assembly
UK/ə'semblɪ/US/ә'sembli/
TOEFLB2
Definitions
n.
A group of people gathered together, often for a purpose; a legislative body
集会，聚集的人群；议会，立法机构
n.
The act of fitting parts together; the set of parts so joined
装配，组装；组装件
Root Breakdown
Native EnglishNoun of assemble (ad- 'to' + simul 'together'). Same two senses follow the verb: a gathering of people, or the joining of parts. Hence 'general assembly' and 'assembly line.'
Root sim still carries 56 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.general assembly大会；联合国大会
- 2.assembly line装配线
- 3.national assembly国民议会
- 4.assembly plant装配厂
Example Sentences
- 1.
The general assembly voted on the new resolution.
- 2.
Final assembly of the phone happens in one factory.
- 3.
Students gathered in the hall for morning assembly.