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单词 partner
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
part•ner /ˈpɑrtnɚ/USA pronunciation   n. [countable]
  1. one who is associated with another;
    an associate:his partner in crime.
  2. Lawone of two or more persons who have a business and share in the risks and profits:My business partners think your company is a good investment.
  3. a husband, wife, or lover:If you or your partner is infected with the HIV virus, contact a doctor at once.
  4. either of two people who dance together, etc.:an ice-skating partner.
part•ner•ship, n. [uncountable]promises of partnership.[countable]a partnership in the new company.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
part•ner  (pärtnər),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. a person who shares or is associated with another in some action or endeavor;
    sharer;
    associate.
  2. Law
    • a person associated with another or others as a principal or a contributor of capital in a business or a joint venture, usually sharing its risks and profits.
    • See special partner. 
  3. See silent partner. 
  4. a husband or a wife;
    spouse.
  5. either of two people who dance together:my favorite partner in the waltz.
  6. a player on the same side or team as another:My tennis partner was an excellent player.
  7. Nautical, Naval Terms partners, a framework of timber round a hole in a ship's deck, to support a mast, capstan, pump, etc.

v.t. 
  1. to associate as a partner or partners with.
  2. to serve as the partner of.
  • Middle English partener, alteration of parcener by association with part 1250–1300
partner•less, adj. 
    • 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged colleague, accessory, accomplice.

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
partner /ˈpɑːtnə/ n
  1. an ally or companion: a partner in crime
  2. a member of a partnership
  3. one of a pair of dancers or players on the same side in a game: my bridge partner
  4. either member of a couple in a relationship
vb
  1. to be or cause to be a partner (of)
Etymology: 14th Century: variant (influenced by part) of parcener
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