conjunction
UK/kәn'dʒʌŋkʃәn/US
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Definitions
n.
A word that joins clauses, phrases, or words, such as 'and,' 'but,' or 'or'
连词（连接分句、短语或单词的词，如 and、but、or）
n.
A combination or joining together of things or events
结合，联合（事物或事件的同时发生）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcon- (together) + junct (joined) + -ion (act) = a joining-together. In grammar a conjunction is exactly that: the little word whose only job is to join clauses. The phrase 'in conjunction with' keeps the literal sense — two things acting joined as one.
Root junc still carries 7 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.in conjunction with与……一起，协同
- 2.coordinating conjunction并列连词
- 3.subordinating conjunction从属连词
Example Sentences
- 1.
Use a conjunction like 'because' to link the two sentences.
- 2.
The police worked in conjunction with local volunteers.
- 3.
The festival was held in conjunction with the city's anniversary.