joins; joined; joining
joins; joined; joining
Learner's definition of JOIN
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a [+ object] : to put or bring (two or more things) together接合;連接 : to connect (two or more things)連接 b : to come together with (something)結合;聯合;匯合 [+ object]
[no object]
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often + up 2
a [+ object] : to go somewhere in order to be with (a person or group)與…一道;加入到…中 -
He insisted that I join them for lunch.他硬要我跟他們一起吃午飯。
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We're going out for lunch. Would you like to join us?我們要出去吃午飯,你想一起去嗎?
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May I join you?我可以加入你們嗎?
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The magician asked for a volunteer from the audience to join him on stage.魔術師請一名觀衆自願上台跟他一同表演。
b : to do something with (a person or group)與…一起做 [+ object]
[no object]
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All of us join (together) in congratulating you on a job well done!我們所有人(一道)祝賀你出色完成工作!
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Several companies have joined (together) to support this policy.數家公司已聯合起來支持這項政策。
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The singer started alone but soon the whole audience joined in.歌手起初一個人唱,但很快全體觀衆都跟着一起唱起來。
c : to become involved in or part of (something, such as an activity)參與;加入 [+ object]
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I joined the line and waited patiently to buy a ticket.爲了買一張票,我加入排隊的人群耐心等候。
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Hundreds of people have joined the effort to save the building from demolition.已有數百人參與進來,齊心協力,以保大樓不被拆除。
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He agreed to join the debate.他同意參與辯論。
[no object]
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+ in 3
: to become a member of (a group or organization)成爲…的一員;參加;加入 [+ object]
[no object]
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often + up
if you can't beat them, join them
— see 1beat
join battle
formal
: to begin fighting : to engage in battle開始交戰;交戰
join hands
: to hold the hand of another person拉手;挽手 —
often used figuratively常用作比喻
join (someone) in marriage/matrimony
formal
: to marry (someone)與(某人)結婚
join the club
— see 1club
join up
[phrasal verb]
: to meet each other at a particular place會合;聚會