participation
UK/pɑː,tɪsɪ'peɪʃn/US/.pɑ:tisi'peiʃәn/
NGSL 3kB2
Definitions
n.
The act of taking part in an activity or event
参与,参加
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedpars/part- (a part) + cip- (a form of capere, 'to take') + -ation = 'the taking of a part.' To participate is literally to 'take a part' in something — to grab your share of an activity. Participation is the noun for that act of taking part.
Root part still carries 68 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.active participation积极参与
- 2.audience participation观众参与
- 3.participation rate参与率
Example Sentences
- 1.
Active participation in class improves your grades.
- 2.
Voter participation was higher than expected.