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marriage

释义

marriage

noun

UK /ˈmærɪdʒ/

Word Forms

singular	marriage
plural	marriages

1
countable/uncountable the relationship between two people who are husband and wife, or a similar relationship between people of the same sex
a long and happy marriage
Too many marriages end in divorce.
by marriage:
I’m related to Bill by marriage (=he is a relative of my husband or wife).
Synonyms and related words
Relating to marriage and types of marriage
antenuptial
arranged marriage
civil partnership
See alsomarriage of convenience
2
countable a wedding
Their marriage is planned for September.
Synonyms and related words
Engagements and weddings
a/the big day
bachelor party
banns
3
countable a close union between two things
The merger is a marriage designed to double spending.
Synonyms and related words
Mixtures and combinations
mixture
blend
combination

marriage

noun

US /ˈmerɪdʒ/

Word Forms

singular	marriage
plural	marriages

1
countable/uncountable the relationship between two people who are husband and wife, or a similar relationship between people of the same sex
a long and happy marriage
Too many marriages end in divorce.
by marriage:
I’m related to Bill by marriage (=he is a relative of my husband or wife).
Synonyms and related words
Relating to marriage and types of marriage
arranged marriage
civil partnership
conjugal
See alsomarriage of convenience
2
countable a wedding
Their marriage is planned for September.
Synonyms and related words
Engagements and weddings
a/the big day
bachelorette party
bachelor party
3
countable a close union between two things
The merger is a marriage designed to double spending.
Synonyms and related words
Mixtures and combinations
mixture
blend
combination

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