plural phrases
plural phrases
Learner's definition of PHRASE
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: a group of two or more words that express a single idea but do not usually form a complete sentence短语;词组 -
Answer the questions in complete sentences, not phrases.用完整的句子回答问题,不要用短语。
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She used the phrase “I strongly believe” too many times in her speech.她在演讲中过多使用了“我坚信”这个词组。
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Underline the key words or phrases in the paragraph.用下划线标出这段话的关键词或词组。
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an adverbial/adjectival phrase副词/形容词短语
— see also noun phrase, prepositional phrase 2
: a brief expression that is commonly used惯用语;习语 — see also catchphrase, to coin a phrase at 2coin, turn of phrase at 2turn 3
music : a short section of a longer piece of music乐句 2 phrase /ˈfreɪz/ verb
phrases; phrased; phrasing
phrases; phrased; phrasing
Learner's definition of PHRASE
[+ object]
1
: to say (something) in a particular way(以某种方式)叙述 2
: to perform (a piece of music) with the notes grouped together in a particular way划分乐句演奏