conjunct
conjunct — 形容詞
- conjunctpositive
- more conjunctcomparative
- most conjunctsuperlative
1. describing two or more things that are brought together to form a single unit or
結合的
兩個以上事物結合為一體的
describing two or more things that are brought together to form a single unit or connected whole
The conjunct rivers formed a single wide waterway near the village of Oakdale.
這兩條結合的河流在 Oakdale 村附近形成了一條寬闊的水道。
collocation: conjunct rivers / conjunct streams
Ana studied the conjunct bones of the human wrist during her anatomy class.
Ana 在解剖課上研究了人類手腕中連接的骨骼。
technical register: anatomy context
In linguistics, a compound word contains two conjunct morphemes that carry meaning.
在語言學中，複合詞包含兩個具有意義的結合語素。
The conjunct clauses in the rental agreement covered both the tenant's and the landlord's responsibilities.
租賃協議中的聯合條款涵蓋了租客和房東雙方的責任。
用法筆記
Frequently found in technical or formal contexts such as anatomy, linguistics, and logic. The words 'joined', 'united', or 'connected' are more common in everyday English.
常見錯誤
2. involving shared participation, effort, or responsibility between two or more pe
聯合的
涉及多方共同參與的
involving shared participation, effort, or responsibility between two or more people, groups, or organisations
The three universities launched a conjunct research programme on renewable energy.
這三所大學啟動了一項關於再生能源的聯合研究計劃。
collocation: conjunct research / conjunct programme
A conjunct effort by the fire department and the Red Cross saved the stranded hikers.
消防局與紅十字會的共同努力拯救了那些受困的登山者。
collocation: conjunct effort
Faisal and Luca signed a conjunct agreement to share the cost of the new office.
Faisal 和 Luca 簽署了一項聯合協議，共同分擔新辦公室的費用。
The museum exhibition was a conjunct project involving teams from six different countries.
這場博物館展覽是一項協同計劃，參與團隊來自六個不同的國家。
- joint
the standard everyday synonym, far more common
- cooperative
emphasises willingness to work together
- combined
focuses on the merging of efforts or resources
- individual
done by a single person or group only
- separate
not shared between parties
用法筆記
Almost always placed before a noun in formal or academic writing. The synonym 'joint' is far more frequent in everyday English.
常見錯誤
3. describing a melody that moves between adjacent notes on the musical scale, with
級進的
音階中相鄰音符移動的
describing a melody that moves between adjacent notes on the musical scale, without wide gaps or leaps
The folk tune moved in conjunct motion, with each note next to the last.
這首民謠以級進的方式移動，每個音符與前一個相鄰。
technical term: conjunct motion vs disjunct motion
Beginner singers find conjunct melodies easier to perform than songs with large leaps.
初學歌手發現級進旋律比帶有大跳的歌曲更容易演唱。
Antonia practised a simple conjunct scale to warm up her voice before the concert.
Antonia 在音樂會前練習了一條簡單的級進音階來開嗓。
Mozart often used conjunct passages in his melodies to create a smooth and flowing sound.
Mozart 常在旋律中使用級進樂句，以營造流暢平順的音響效果。
- stepwise
non-technical equivalent used in music education
- disjunct
the standard music-theory opposite, describing wide-interval motion
用法筆記
Used mainly in music theory and analysis. The opposite term is 'disjunct', which describes melodies that move by large intervals or leaps.
conjunct — 名詞
1. a person, thing, or element that is closely connected or linked with another wit
連接項
與另一事物相連的人或元素
a person, thing, or element that is closely connected or linked with another within a system or structure
Imran said each conjunct of the condition must be satisfied before the contract takes effect.
Imran 表示，該條件的每個連接項都必須在合約生效前滿足。
legal register: conjunct as a noun in contract law
In the sentence 'Greta cooked and Minho cleaned', both parts are grammatical conjuncts.
在句子「Greta cooked and Minho cleaned」中，兩個部分都是文法上的連接項。
linguistics terminology: coordinate structure with 'and'
Dr. Chen explained that each conjunct in the philosophical argument must stand on its own.
陳博士解釋說，哲學論證中的每個連接項都必須能夠獨立成立。
In a logic puzzle, each conjunct of the compound statement must be true for the whole to hold.
在邏輯題中，複合語句的每個連接項都必須為真，整體才能成立。
用法筆記
A specialised term found mainly in linguistics, electronics, logic, and philosophy. In everyday contexts, 'element', 'component', or 'part' are preferred.
2. a type of adverb that shows the logical relationship between two clauses or sent
連接副詞
表示句子間邏輯關係的副詞
a type of adverb that shows the logical relationship between two clauses or sentences — words like 'however', 'therefore', or 'nevertheless' are common examples
Words like 'therefore' and 'however' are examples of a conjunct in English grammar.
像「therefore」和「however」這類詞在英語文法中是連接副詞的例子。
examples: however, therefore, nevertheless, moreover
Ziad used the conjunct 'nevertheless' to show contrast between his two arguments.
Ziad 使用連接副詞「nevertheless」來顯示他兩個論點之間的對比。
The teacher explained that 'otherwise' functions as a conjunct in formal academic writing.
老師解釋說，「otherwise」在正式學術寫作中具有連接副詞的功能。
A well-placed conjunct such as 'moreover' helps the reader follow the writer's logical path.
一個巧妙的連接副詞，例如「moreover」，能幫助讀者掌握作者的邏輯脈絡。
- conjunctive adverb
the full grammatical term
- connective
broader term covering conjunctions and conjuncts
用法筆記
Also called a 'conjunctive adverb' or 'connective adverb'. Common examples include 'however', 'moreover', 'nevertheless', 'otherwise', 'therefore', 'consequently', 'furthermore', and 'meanwhile'.