单词 | convention |
释义 | Word Frequency convention(kənˈvɛnʃən) noun 1. a. a large formal assembly of a group with common interests, such as a political party or trade union b. the persons attending such an assembly 2. US politics an assembly of delegates of one party to select candidates for office 3. diplomacy an international agreement second only to a treaty in formality a telecommunications convention 4. any agreement, compact, or contract 5. the most widely accepted or established view of what is thought to be proper behaviour, good taste, etc 6. an accepted rule, usage, etc a convention used by printers 7. Also called: conventional bridge a bid or play not to be taken at its face value, which one's partner can interpret according to a prearranged bidding system Word origin C15: from Latin conventiō an assembling, agreeing |
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