convention
/kənˈvenʃən/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #4067 in the learning path
惯例；习俗
Definitions
n. An accepted way of behaving or doing something.
惯例；习俗
n. A large meeting of people with shared interests or work.
大会；代表大会
n. A formal agreement between countries about a particular issue.
国际公约；协定
Example
By convention, guests wait until everyone is seated before eating.
按照惯例，客人等所有人落座后才开始用餐。
An international convention can strengthen environmental protection by establishing shared responsibilities for participating countries.
国际公约可以通过确立参与国的共同责任来加强环境保护。
Collocations
- social convention
- annual convention
- international convention
- by convention
Word family
- conventional (adj.)
- conventionally (adv.)
- unconventional (adj.)
Usage tip
惯例与大会通常可数；by convention意为按惯例。
FAQ
- What does convention mean?
- An accepted way of behaving or doing something. A large meeting of people with shared interests or work. A formal agreement between countries about a particular issue.
- How is convention pronounced?
- UK /kənˈvenʃən/, US /kənˈvenʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
