concord
UK/'kɒŋkɒ:d/US
GREC1
Definitions
n.
A state of harmony, agreement, and peace between people or groups.
和睦，一致，融洽
n.
A pleasing combination of musical notes sounded together; agreement of grammatical forms.
协和音；（语法）一致
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcon- (together) + cord (heart) = hearts together = harmony. The exact opposite of discord. Between people it means living in agreement; in music, notes that blend pleasantly; in grammar, forms that match (subject-verb concord).
Root cord still carries 8 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.live in concord和睦相处
- 2.in concord with与……一致
Example Sentences
- 1.
The two nations finally lived in concord after years of war.
- 2.
In English, subject-verb concord requires 'he goes,' not 'he go.'