Word · CEFR B2 · Frequency #1659
treaty
条约
a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
正式协议
- 1.
A formal binding agreement concluded by subjects of international law, namely, states and international organizations; a convention, a pact.
由国际法主体(即国家和国际组织)缔结的正式约束性协议；公约,条约。
- 2.
a written agreement between two states or sovereigns
两国或主权国家之间的书面协议
由国际法主体(即国家和国际组织)缔结的正式约束性协议；公约,条约。；两国或主权国家之间的书面协议；谈判；[经] 协议；协定；协商
In use
The two countries signed a peace treaty after years of conflict.
The treaty requires both sides to reduce their military spending.
Several environmental treaties aim to protect endangered species.
sign a treaty
The two countries signed a peace treaty in 1945.
两国于1945年签署了和平条约。
treaty between ... and ...
A treaty between the United States and Canada governs trade.
美国和加拿大之间的条约管理贸易。
treaty on ...
Connections
Collocations
- sign a treaty
- 签署条约
- The two countries signed a treaty to promote trade.两国签署了促进贸易的条约。
- ratify a treaty
- 批准条约
- The senate voted to ratify the treaty.参议院投票批准了该条约。
- negotiate a treaty
- 谈判条约
- Diplomats are negotiating a treaty on climate change.外交官们正在谈判一项关于气候变化的条约。
- peace treaty
- 和平条约
- The war ended with the signing of a peace treaty.战争随着和平条约的签署而结束。
- bilateral treaty
- 双边条约
- The bilateral treaty covers economic cooperation.该双边条约涵盖经济合作。
- treaty obligation
Learner notes
Memory Tip
联想“treat”（款待）加上“y”，签订条约（treaty）时双方互相款待以示友好。
Context & Register
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Pronunciation & Spelling
The words 'sweetie' and 'meaty' rhyme with 'treaty' (stressed /iːti/). However, other common -ty words like 'city', 'duty', 'pretty' do not rhyme due to different vowel sounds.
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 4，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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