joint
UK/dʒɒint/US
NGSL 2kB1
Definitions
n.
A point where two parts are joined, e.g. in the body or in a structure
关节；接合处，连接点
n.
A large piece of meat for roasting (British); an informal place such as a bar
（英）大块烤肉；（非正式）场所，店
adj.
Shared by, or done by, two or more people or parties
共同的，联合的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedFrom Latin iunctus (past participle of iungere, 'joined'), via Old French. A joint is literally 'a joined place': the point where bones, pipes, or beams meet. The adjective 'joint' (joint venture, joint statement) extends the image — two parties yoked to one goal, acting as one.
Root join still carries 7 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.joint venture合资企业
- 2.joint effort共同努力
- 3.joint account联名账户
- 4.knee joint膝关节
- 5.joint statement联合声明
Example Sentences
- 1.
Years of running left him with painful knee joints.
- 2.
The two companies set up a joint venture in Asia.
- 3.
They issued a joint statement after the meeting.