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1. Oxford American Dictionary

   convention

   • IPA[kənˈven(t)SH(ə)n]

   美式

   • n.
     a way in which something is usually done, especially within a particular area or activity；behavior that is considered acceptable or polite to most members of a society

   • noun: convention, plural noun: conventions

2. • 釋義
   • 相關詞

   n.

   名詞

   • 1. a way in which something is usually done, especially within a particular area or activity the woman who overturned so many conventions of children's literature
   • ▪ behavior that is considered acceptable or polite to most members of a society he was an upholder of convention and correct form social conventions 同義詞 custom, usage, practice, tradition, way, ... 更多habit, norm, rule, code, canon, punctilio, accepted behavior, conventionality, propriety, etiquette, protocol, formality, ceremonial, formalpraxis, mores, moeurs
   • 2. an agreement between countries covering particular matters, especially one less formal than a treaty the convention, signed by the six states bordering on the Black Sea, aims to prevent further pollution 同義詞 agreement, accord, protocol, compact, pact, ... 更多treaty, concordat, entente, understanding, arrangement, contract, bargain, deal
   • 3. a large meeting or conference, especially of members of a political party or a particular profession a convention of retail merchants 同義詞 conference, meeting, congress, assembly, gathering, ... 更多summit, council of delegates/representatives, symposium, forum, convocation, synod, conclave, diet, chapter, informalcon, get-together, rarecolloquium
   • ▪ North American (in the US) an assembly of the delegates of a political party to select candidates for office.
   • ▪ a body set up by agreement to deal with a particular issue the convention is a UN body responsible for the regulation of sea dumping
   • ▪ historical an organized meeting of enthusiasts for a television program, movie, or literary genre a Star Trek convention
   • 4. an artificial bid by which a bidder tries to convey specific information about the hand to their partner.

   Geneva Convention

   • ph.
     an international agreement first made at Geneva in 1864 and later revised, governing the status ...

   Oxford Dictionary

   national convention

   • n.
     a convention of a major political party, especially one that nominates a candidate for the ...

   Oxford American Dictionary

   Geneva Convention

   • ph.
     an international agreement first made at Geneva in 1864 and later revised, governing the status ...

   Oxford American Dictionary

   Lomé Convention

   • ph.
     an agreement on trade and development aid, reached in Lomé in 1975, between the EC and ...

   Oxford Dictionary

   Berne Convention

   • ph.
     an international copyright agreement originally drawn up in 1886.

   Oxford Dictionary

   national convention

   • n.
     a convention of a major political party, especially one that nominates a candidate for the ...

   Oxford Dictionary

   European Convention on Human Rights

   • ph.
     an international agreement set up by the Council of Europe in 1950 to protect human rights. ...

   Oxford American Dictionary

   European Convention on Human Rights

   • ph.
     an international agreement set up by the Council of Europe in 1950 to protect human rights. ...

   Oxford Dictionary

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   convention

   • IPA[kənˈvɛnʃn]

   英式

   • n.
     a way in which something is usually done: to attract the best patrons the movie houses had to ape the conventions and the standards of theatres

   Oxford Dictionary