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hyphens

/ˈhaɪfənz/

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noun

连字符，短横线。

The symbol "‐", typically used to join two or more words to form a compound term, or to indicate that a word has been split at the end of a line.

Examples :

"The document needed a thorough edit to ensure correct usage of commas, periods, and especially hyphens in compound words. "

这份文件需要彻底编辑一下，尤其要确保复合词中连字符（短横线）的正确使用，还有逗号和句号也要仔细检查。

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noun

连接符, 连字符.

Something that links two more consequential things.

Examples :

"The hyphens in the word "well-being" connect the concepts of "well" and "being," showing how they are related. "

“well-being”这个词里的连字符（hyphens）连接了“well”（好）和“being”（存在）这两个概念，表明了它们之间的关联性。

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noun

空中走廊，封闭式走廊。

An enclosed walkway or passage that connects two buildings.

Examples :

"During the winter, students used the hyphens to get from the dormitory to the dining hall without going outside in the cold. "

冬天的时候，学生们通过空中走廊从宿舍到食堂，这样就不用走到外面挨冻了。

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noun

双重身份者，混血儿。

Someone who belongs to a marginalized subgroup, and can therefore described by a hyphenated term, such as "German-American", "female-academic", etc.

Examples :

"The university actively seeks to recruit a diverse student body, including students from various ethnic backgrounds and "hyphens" like first-generation college students and students with disabilities. "

这所大学积极寻求招收多元化的学生群体，包括来自不同种族背景的学生，以及像第一代大学生和残疾学生这样的“双重身份者”。

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verb

用连字符连接，加连字符。

To separate or punctuate with a hyphen; to hyphenate.

Examples :

"The editor will hyphens words that break at the end of a line in the document. "

编辑会用连字符连接文档中行末断开的单词。

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