释义 |
punctuation punctuation /ˌpʌŋk.tjuˈeɪ.ʃən/ noun [U] ► B1 (the use of) special symbols that you add to writing to separate phrases and sentences, to show that something is a question, etc.: » His letter was completely without punctuation.Thesaurus+: ↑Punctuation• • • Extra Examples:» You'll be marked down for poor spelling and punctuation.» He had written the letter in appalling handwriting with almost no punctuation. |