1 plural /ˈplɚrəl/ adjective Learner's definition of PLURAL
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grammar : relating to a form of a word that refers to more than one person or thing复数的;复数形式的 -
The word “trees” is a plural noun.单词trees是复数名词。
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The plural form of the word “child” is “children.”单词child的复数形式是children。
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a plural verb such as “are” or “were” rather than a singular verb such as “is” or “was”如are或were的复数动词,而不是如is或was的单数动词
— compare singular 2 formal
a : relating to or made up of more than one kind or group多样的;多群体的 -
Our country is a plural society. [=it includes people of different social classes, religions, races, etc.]我们国家是个多元社会。
b : relating to or made up of more than one person or thing多人的;多事物的 2 plural /ˈplɚrəl/ noun
plural plurals
plural plurals
Learner's definition of PLURAL
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: a form of a word that is used to refer to more than one person or thing复数(形式) —
usually used with the通常与the连用 -
The plural of (the word) “child” is “children.”(单词)child的复数形式是children。
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“Books” is the plural of “book.”*books是book的复数形式。
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“Children” is in the plural.*children是复数形式。
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abbreviation pl.