partner
UK/'pɑːtnə/US/'pɑ:tnә/
NGSL 2kA1
Definitions
n.
A person who takes part in an activity with another; one of a pair
伙伴；搭档
n.
A co-owner of a business who shares its profits and risks
合伙人
n.
A person one is married to or in a romantic relationship with
配偶；伴侣
v.
To work or perform together as partners
合作；结为搭档
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedBuilt on part (a share): a partner is someone who shares something with you — a share of work, of a business, or of life. The form passed through Old French parçoner/partener ('sharer, joint-holder'), reshaped under the influence of part. The shared idea unites business partner, dance partner, and life partner.
Root part still carries 68 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.business partner商业伙伴
- 2.training partner训练搭档
- 3.partner with与……合作
- 4.junior partner初级合伙人
Example Sentences
- 1.
Choose a partner for the next exercise.
- 2.
She became a partner at the law firm last year.
- 3.
He introduced me to his partner of ten years.
- 4.
The two companies partnered on a new project.