Word · Frequency #17888
convocations
集会;正式会议
convocations is the plural of convocation.
核心释义
指被召集的人群或会议本身。
a group of people gathered together for a formal meeting, especially in response to a summons
- 1.
通过传唤召集或集合的行为。
The act of calling or assembling by summons.
- 2.
集会或会议。
An assembly or meeting.
- 3.
教士代表商议教务的会议。
An assembly of the clergy, by their representatives, to consult on ecclesiastical affairs.
- 4.
大学处理事务的学术集会。
An academic assembly, in which the business of a university is transacted.
- 5.
一群鹰。
A flock of eagles.
召集;召开;通过传唤召集或集合的行为。;集会或会议。;教士代表商议教务的会议。;大学处理事务的学术集会。
用法In use
The university held its annual convocation in the main hall, where students received their certificates.
用法提示:convocation 作名词,表示“正式集会”,此处指年度典礼。
A convocation of teachers met to discuss the new grading system.
用法提示:convocation 作名词,指一次被召集起来的会议或集会。
The dean called a convocation to announce the changes to the academic calendar.
用法提示:convocation 作名词,指“召集/召开的会议”,与动词 call 搭配。
a convocation of [group]
a convocation of ... 表示“一群被召集的人”,强调集合体。
A convocation of students gathered in the square.
一群学生聚集在广场上。
the convocation of [group]
the convocation of ... 表示“召集”的动作,而非集会本身。
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- graduation convocation
- 毕业典礼;学位授予仪式
- The graduation convocation will be held in the main auditorium.毕业典礼将在主礼堂举行。
- university convocation
- 大学校务会议;大学全体会议
- The university convocation voted to approve the new curriculum.大学校务会议投票批准了新课程。
- special convocation
- 特别会议;临时召集的集会
- A special convocation was called to honor the visiting scholar.为表彰来访学者而召开了一次特别会议。
- annual convocation
- 年会;年度大会
- The society's annual convocation attracts members from across the country.该协会的年度大会吸引了全国各地的会员。
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
记作“con+voc+ation”,联想“同(con)一个声音(voc)喊来开会”,即召集、集会。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域:formal 常见场景:academic ceremonies、university assemblies、official or church meetings convocation 属于较正式用词,通常指大学典礼、正式集会或宗教会议,也可指召集行为。日常口语中比较少见。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
以上词都以 -ation 结尾,重读音节中的元音为 /eɪ/,后接 /ʃən/,与 convocation 押韵。注意形近但读音不同的词:convection /kənˈvekʃən/ 和 conviction /kənˈvɪkʃən/ 的 -ction 读作 /kʃən/,不要混淆。
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