conventions
US /kənˈvɛnʃənz/
UK /kənˈvɛnʃənz/
复数名词
1.
习俗, 惯例
a way in which something is usually done, especially within a particular area or activity
示例:
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Social conventions dictate how we behave in public.
社会习俗规定了我们在公共场合的行为方式。
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Breaking artistic conventions can lead to new forms of expression.
打破艺术惯例可以带来新的表达形式。
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大会, 会议
a large meeting or conference, especially of members of a political party or a particular profession
示例:
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The annual sales convention will be held in Las Vegas.
年度销售大会将在拉斯维加斯举行。
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Political conventions are important for nominating candidates.
政治大会对于提名候选人很重要。
3.
公约, 协定
an agreement between states or nations
示例:
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The Geneva Conventions establish standards of international law for humanitarian treatment.
日内瓦公约确立了人道待遇的国际法标准。
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Several international conventions address climate change.
几项国际公约涉及气候变化。