
Definitions
v. to be directly next to or share a boundary with something
紧邻;与……毗连
Example
Our garden adjoins a quiet park with tall oak trees.
我们的花园紧挨着一座长着高大橡树的安静公园。
Residential areas that adjoin industrial sites may require additional measures to protect residents from noise and pollution.
与工业区相邻的住宅区可能需要额外措施,以保护居民免受噪声和污染影响。
Collocations
- adjoin a park
- adjoining rooms
- adjoining properties
Word family
- adjoining (adj.)
Synonyms
- border
- abut
Usage tip
adjoin后直接接地点,不加to;强调直接相邻。
FAQ
- What does adjoin mean?
- to be directly next to or share a boundary with something
- How is adjoin pronounced?
- UK /əˈdʒɔɪn/, US /əˈdʒɔɪn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.