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clause

/klɔːz/

Meanings
noun

从句，子句

(grammar) A verb, its necessary grammatical arguments, and any adjuncts affecting them.

Examples :

"The clause "my sister will help me with my homework" includes the verb "help," the necessary argument "me," and the adjunct "with my homework." "
从句“我妹妹会帮我做作业”包含了动词“帮”，必要的成分“我”，以及状语“做作业”。
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noun

从句，分句

(grammar) A verb along with its subject and their modifiers. If a clause provides a complete thought on its own, then it is an independent (superordinate) clause; otherwise, it is (subordinate) dependent.

Examples :

"The clause "My sister baked a cake" is an independent clause because it expresses a complete thought. "
“我妹妹烤了一个蛋糕”这个分句是一个独立分句，因为它表达了一个完整的意思。
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Related Words

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modifiers noun

/ˈmɑdɪfaɪərz/

修饰语，修饰成分

"In grammar class, the teacher explained that adjectives and adverbs are types of modifiers because they change the meaning of nouns and verbs. "

在语法课上，老师解释说形容词和副词是修饰语，因为它们会改变名词和动词的含义。

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arguments noun

/ˈɑːɡjʊmənts/ /ˈɑɹɡjəmənts/

论据，理由。

"My arguments for a later curfew were based on my good grades and responsible behavior. "

我要求推迟宵禁时间的理由是，我成绩很好，而且行为举止也很负责任。

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superordinate noun

/ˌsupərˈɔrdənət/ /suˈpɜrdənət/

上位，上级，上层。

"In the organizational chart, the CEO is the superordinate of all other positions in the company. "

在组织结构图中，首席执行官是公司所有其他职位的上级。

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expresses noun

/ɪkˈspresɪz/ /ɛkˈspresɪz/

直达快车， 特快列车

"I took the express into town."

我坐直达快车进城了。

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grammatical adjective

/ɡɹəˈmætɪkəl/

语法正确的，合乎语法的.

"Your writing is not grammatical enough for publication."

你的文章语法不够规范，还达不到发表的标准。

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affecting verb

/əˈfɛktɪŋ/

影响，改变。

"The experience affected me deeply."

那次经历深深地影响了我。

Illustration equipment

equipment noun

/ɪˈkwɪpmənt/

装备，配备

"The camping equipment was essential for a successful weekend trip. "

为了周末旅行的顺利进行，露营装备是必不可少的。

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independent noun

/ɪndɪˈpɛndənt/

独立人士，无党派人士

"The independent candidate ran for student council, appealing to voters who weren't loyal to any particular group. "

那位无党派候选人竞选学生会，争取那些不效忠于任何特定团体的选民的支持。

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necessary noun

/ˈnɛsəsɹɪ/ /ˈnɛsəˌsɛɹi/

厕所, 洗手间

"The school's new addition includes a modern necessary. "

学校的新增建筑包括一个现代化的洗手间。

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otherwise adjective

/ˈʌð.əˌwaɪz/

其他的，不同的。

"He said he didn’t do it, but the evidence was otherwise."

他说他没做过，但证据显示的情况却不是这样。

Illustration subordinate

subordinate noun

/səˈbɔːrdənət/ /ˈsɔːbɔːrdənət/

下属，部下。

"The subordinate in the student council is responsible for organizing the school dances. "

学生会的下属负责组织学校舞会。

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dependent noun

/dɪˈpɛndənt/

家属，受抚养人。

"With two children and an ailing mother, she had three dependents in all."

她有两个孩子和一位生病的母亲，总共有三个需要她赡养的家属。