cluster
/ˈklʌstə/ · /ˈklʌstər/
CEFR level C1Topic NatureWord #6790 in the learning path
簇；群；聚集体
Definitions
n. a group of similar things positioned or occurring close together
簇；群；聚集体
v. to gather closely together or make things gather together
聚集；使聚集
Example
A cluster of purple flowers grew beside the gate.
大门旁长着一簇紫色的花。
Technology companies often cluster near universities, where they can recruit skilled graduates and collaborate with researchers.
科技公司往往聚集在大学附近，便于招聘技能娴熟的毕业生并与研究人员合作。
Collocations
- a cluster of
- cluster together
- cluster around
- industrial cluster
Word family
- clustered (adj.)
- clustering (n.)
Synonyms
- group
- bunch
Usage tip
强调紧密聚集；a cluster of后常接复数名词。
FAQ
- What does cluster mean?
- a group of similar things positioned or occurring close together to gather closely together or make things gather together
- How is cluster pronounced?
- UK /ˈklʌstə/, US /ˈklʌstər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
