conference
UK/'kɒnf(ə)r(ə)ns/US/'kɒnfәrәns/
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Definitions
n.
A formal meeting for discussion, especially involving many participants.
会议；研讨会
n.
An association of teams or organizations that compete or cooperate (especially in sports).
联盟；联合会
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedconfertogether, with
+
-encecarry, bear, bring
=conference
confer + -ence (state/act) = a gathering for discussion («carrying together» of views). The sports sense (NBA Eastern Conference) extends the «collected group» image.
Common Collocations
- 1.press conference新闻发布会
- 2.annual conference年度大会
- 3.attend a conference参加会议
- 4.video conference视频会议
- 5.conference call电话会议
Example Sentences
- 1.
The annual conference attracted 5,000 attendees.
- 2.
She's away at a conference this week.
- 3.
The Patriots play in the AFC East conference.