Word · Frequency #13225
multilateral
多边的；多国参与的
involving three or more parties or nations
常用于国际关系、贸易等
- 1.
Having many physical sides.
有多面体的
- 2.
having many parts or sides
有许多部分或侧面
- 3.
Having many sides or points of view.
有多方面或多角度的
- 4.
Involving three or more parties or nations.
涉及三个或更多方或国家
多边的；多方面的；有多面体的；有许多部分或侧面；有多方面或多角度的；涉及三个或更多方或国家
In use
The multilateral trade agreement was signed by ten nations.
Solving this problem requires a multilateral approach involving several departments.
A multilateral shape, such as a pentagon, has many sides.
multilateral + noun
常与 agreement, treaty, talks, organization 等名词搭配。
They signed a multilateral agreement.
他们签署了一项多边协议。
be + multilateral
The approach should be multilateral.
这种方法应该是多边的。
Common mistakes
Multilateral is important for global peace.
Connections
Collocations
- multilateral agreement
- 多边协议
- The two countries signed a multilateral agreement on climate change.两国签署了一项关于气候变化的多边协议。
- multilateral trade
- 多边贸易
- Multilateral trade talks aim to reduce barriers between many nations.多边贸易谈判旨在减少许多国家之间的壁垒。
- multilateral negotiations
- 多边谈判
- The summit focused on multilateral negotiations over global security.此次峰会着重于全球安全问题的多边谈判。
- multilateral institution
- 多边机构
- The United Nations is a key multilateral institution.联合国是一个关键的多边机构。
- multilateral framework
- 多边框架
- The countries agreed to cooperate within a multilateral framework.这些国家同意在多边框架内进行合作。
Learner notes
Memory Tip
multi（很多）+ lateral（边）→ 多边；想象一张多边形的桌子，很多国家围坐谈判，即“多边”的。
Context & Register
语域：formal 常见场景：international relations、diplomacy、trade agreements multilateral 是正式用词，通常用于国际关系、外交、贸易协定等正式语境，表示多国或多方参与；在日常口语中相对少见。
Grammar Note
通常用于正式语境，修饰名词或作表语，不接介词。
Pronunciation & Spelling
真正押韵的词：lateral、bilateral、unilateral、trilateral、quadrilateral 都含 /ˈlætərəl/ 的重读部分。注意 literal 拼写相近但重读元音是 /ɪ/，不是 /æ/，所以不押韵。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
Dictionary facts from ECDICT, WIKTIONARY.