reciprocal

🇬🇧 UK/ri'siprәkl/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

adj.

Felt, done, or given mutually between two parties; two-way.

相互的;互惠的

n.

The number obtained by dividing 1 by a given number (e.g. the reciprocal of 4 is ¼).

倒数;互相起作用的事物

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
reagain, back
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ciprocroot
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alrelating to, having the nature of
=reciprocal

Common Collocations

  • 1.reciprocal agreement互惠协议
  • 2.reciprocal relationship相互关系
  • 3.reciprocal trade互惠贸易
  • 4.reciprocal arrangement互惠安排

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The two countries signed a reciprocal trade agreement to reduce tariffs.

  • 2.

    Their friendship was built on reciprocal respect and trust.

  • 3.

    The university has a reciprocal arrangement with several overseas institutions.

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