What does accord mean?

A formal agreement between countries, groups, or organisations. Agreement or harmony between people, ideas, or actions. To give someone respect, rights, or special treatment.

How is accord pronounced?

UK /əˈkɔːd/, US /əˈkɔːrd/.

accord

/əˈkɔːd/ · /əˈkɔːrd/

CEFR level C1Topic GovernmentWord #6554 in the learning path

正式协议

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Definitions

n. A formal agreement between countries, groups, or organisations.

正式协议

n. Agreement or harmony between people, ideas, or actions.

一致；协调

v. To give someone respect, rights, or special treatment.

给予；授予

Example

The two clubs reached an accord over sharing equipment.

两家俱乐部就共用器材达成了协议。

An international accord on emissions could encourage countries to adopt cleaner technologies and protect vulnerable ecosystems.

一项关于排放的国际协议可以鼓励各国采用更清洁的技术，并保护脆弱的生态系统。

Collocations

reach an accord
in accord with
of your own accord
accord equal rights

Word family

accordance (n.)

Synonyms

agreement
harmony

Antonyms

disagreement

Usage tip

of your own accord意为自愿地，无需别人要求。

FAQ

What does accord mean?: A formal agreement between countries, groups, or organisations. Agreement or harmony between people, ideas, or actions. To give someone respect, rights, or special treatment.
How is accord pronounced?: UK /əˈkɔːd/, US /əˈkɔːrd/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.