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;连接 : to connect (two or more things)连接 b : to come together with (something)结合;联合;汇合 [+ object]
[no object]
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often + up 2
a [+ object] : to go somewhere in order to be with (a person or group)与…一道;加入到…中 -
He insisted that I join them for lunch.他硬要我跟他们一起吃午饭。
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We're going out for lunch. Would you like to join us?我们要出去吃午饭,你想一起去吗?
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May I join you?我可以加入你们吗?
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The magician asked for a volunteer from the audience to join him on stage.魔术师请一名观众自愿上台跟他一同表演。
b : to do something with (a person or group)与…一起做 [+ object]
[no object]
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All of us join (together) in congratulating you on a job well done!我们所有人(一道)祝贺你出色完成工作!
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Several companies have joined (together) to support this policy.数家公司已联合起来支持这项政策。
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The singer started alone but soon the whole audience joined in.歌手起初一个人唱,但很快全体观众都跟着一起唱起来。
c : to become involved in or part of (something, such as an activity)参与;加入 [+ object]
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I joined the line and waited patiently to buy a ticket.为了买一张票,我加入排队的人群耐心等候。
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Hundreds of people have joined the effort to save the building from demolition.已有数百人参与进来,齐心协力,以保大楼不被拆除。
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He agreed to join the debate.他同意参与辩论。
[no object]
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+ in 3
: to become a member of (a group or organization)成为…的一员;参加;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开始交战;交战
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)与(某人)结婚
join the club
— see 1club
join up
[phrasal verb]
: to meet each other at a particular place会合;聚会