conjoin

Definitions

con- (together) + join = to join together firmly. More formal than plain join, conjoin stresses that the parts become tightly bound into one — most familiar in 'conjoined twins,' twins joined at birth.

Common Collocations

• 1.conjoined twins连体双胞胎
• 2.conjoin two将两者联结
• 3.closely conjoined紧密结合

Example Sentences

• 1.

  The two rivers conjoin just south of the city.

• 2.

  Conjoined twins share part of their body.

• 3.

  Several factors conjoined to cause the crisis.