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单词 marriage
释义 marriage

marriage /ˈmær.ɪdʒ/ aep /ˈmer-/

noun (TWO PEOPLE)
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B1 [C or U] a legally accepted relationship between two people in which they live together, or the official ceremony that results in this:
» They had a long and happy marriage.» She went to live abroad after the break-up of her marriage.» She has two daughters by her first marriage.» the marriage ceremonyThesaurus+: ↑Marriage, cohabitation and other relationships
marriage of convenience
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F0 a marriage in which the partners have married, not because they love each other, but in order to get an advantage, such as the right to live in the other partner's country
Thesaurus+: ↑Marriage, cohabitation and other relationshipsWord Builder:Nouns: marriageAdjectives: married, unmarriedVerbs: marry, remarry
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Extra Examples:» They got divorced after only six months of marriage.» Their marriage fell apart when she found out about her husband's affair.» Sex before marriage is strongly disapproved of in some cultures.» In true Hollywood style , she's had four marriages and three face-lifts.» Their constant arguments were putting a strain on their marriage.
noun [C] (COMBINATION)
F0 a combination of two or more things: » His music is a marriage of jazz, blues, and pop.Thesaurus+: ↑Connecting and combining , ↑Variety and mixtures , ↑Mixing and mixturesWord Builder:Nouns: marriageAdjectives: married, unmarriedVerbs: marry, remarry
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