Definitions
adj. Shared, owned, or done by two or more people or groups.
共同的；联合的
n. A place where bones or separate parts meet.
关节；接合处
Example
Buying the sofa was a joint decision with my flatmate.
买这张沙发是我和室友共同作出的决定。
Joint research projects allow universities to share resources and address environmental problems more effectively.
联合研究项目使大学能够共享资源，更有效地应对环境问题。
Collocations
- joint effort
- joint venture
- joint decision
- joint pain
Word family
- jointly (adv.)
Usage tip
joint作形容词指共同参与；作名词可指关节。
FAQ
- What does joint mean?
- Shared, owned, or done by two or more people or groups. A place where bones or separate parts meet.
- How is joint pronounced?
- UK /dʒɔɪnt/, US /dʒɔɪnt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
