preposition
/ˌprepəˈzɪʃən/
CEFR level B1Topic EducationWord #3145 in the learning path
介词
Definitions
n. a word showing relationships, such as location, direction, or time
介词
Example
Our teacher used a toy rabbit to explain each preposition.
老师用一只玩具兔来解释每个介词。
Choosing the correct preposition helps language learners express relationships between ideas more precisely in academic writing.
选择正确的介词有助于语言学习者在学术写作中更准确地表达观点之间的关系。
Collocations
- a preposition of place
- a preposition of time
- prepositional phrase
Word family
- prepositional (adj.)
Usage tip
介词后通常接名词、代词或动名词。
FAQ
- What does preposition mean?
- a word showing relationships, such as location, direction, or time
- How is preposition pronounced?
- UK /ˌprepəˈzɪʃən/, US /ˌprepəˈzɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
