marriage
/ˈmærɪdʒ/
CEFR level B1Topic SocietyWord #2992 in the learning path
婚姻；结婚
Definitions
n. the legally or socially recognised relationship between two spouses
婚姻；结婚
n. a successful combination of different things
紧密结合
Example
Their marriage grew stronger as they learned to listen.
随着他们学会倾听，婚姻关系变得更加稳固。
Changing attitudes towards marriage have influenced household structures and housing demand in many societies.
在许多社会中，人们对婚姻态度的变化影响了家庭结构和住房需求。
Collocations
- a happy marriage
- marriage certificate
- marriage ceremony
- marriage to someone
Word family
- marry (v.)
- married (adj.)
- unmarried (adj.)
Synonyms
- matrimony
Usage tip
marriage指婚姻关系；wedding主要指婚礼。
FAQ
- What does marriage mean?
- the legally or socially recognised relationship between two spouses a successful combination of different things
- How is marriage pronounced?
- UK /ˈmærɪdʒ/, US /ˈmærɪdʒ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
