convergent

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convergent — 形容詞

  • convergentpositive
  • more convergentcomparative
  • most convergentsuperlative

1. describes lines, paths, or physical objects that move toward each other as they

1.形容詞B2
釋義

匯合；交會

從不同方向靠近並交於一點

describes lines, paths, or physical objects that move toward each other as they extend and eventually meet at one place.

例句

The two highways become convergent about ten miles north of town.

這兩條高速公路在鎮北約十英里處匯合。

Vikram drew a diagram with three convergent lines meeting at one point.

Vikram 畫了一張圖，三條匯合線交於一點。

attributive use: convergent + noun

常見搭配
  • convergent lines
  • convergent paths
  • convergent beams
  • convergent lenses
  • convergent boundaries
同義詞
  • converging

    more common in dynamic contexts ('the converging paths'); 'convergent' is more static/descriptive

  • meeting

    simpler but less precise; 'meeting' describes the endpoint, not the process of drawing closer

反義詞
  • divergent

    describes lines or paths that move apart rather than together

文法句型

convergent + noun

be + convergent

用法筆記

Frequently used when describing physical geography, optics, or geometry. The opposite idea — moving apart — is expressed by 'divergent'.

常見錯誤

The lines are converge.
The lines are convergent.
'convergent' is an adjective; 'converge' is the verb form.
These are convergent lines each other.
These are convergent lines.
'convergent' already expresses the idea of moving toward each other; no extra word is needed.

2. describes ideas, systems, or cultural practices that grow more alike over time t

2.形容詞C1
釋義

趨同；相近

不同事物在發展中變得愈加相似

describes ideas, systems, or cultural practices that grow more alike over time through shared influences or natural development.

例句

Jabari noted the convergent economic policies between the two neighbouring countries.

Jabari 注意到這兩個鄰國之間趨同的經濟政策。

attributive: convergent + noun phrase (economic policies)

The three companies had convergent ideas about where the market was heading.

這三家公司在市場走向上看法相近。

常見搭配
  • convergent evolution
  • convergent interests
  • convergent views
  • convergent trends
  • convergent policies
  • convergent with
同義詞
  • similar

    more general and common; 'convergent' emphasises the process of becoming alike, not just being alike

  • compatible

    focuses on ability to work together; 'convergent' highlights increasing likeness

  • converging

    the present participle can replace 'convergent' in dynamic contexts, though it sounds slightly more active

反義詞
  • divergent

    describes ideas or systems that become more different over time

  • opposing

    describes views or interests that are in conflict rather than drawing together

文法句型

convergent + noun

be + convergent

用法筆記

Subject is typically a plural noun (ideas, interests, systems, cultures). Common in academic, business, and social-science contexts. Frequently paired with 'with' to show what something is converging toward.

常見錯誤

Their opinions are convergent each other.
Their opinions are convergent with each other.
the preposition 'with' is needed when stating what something converges toward.

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常見搭配

名詞搭配

副詞搭配

  • increasingly convergent
  • remarkably convergent
  • broadly convergent

常用片語

  • convergent evolution
  • convergent boundaries
  • convergent thinking

介系詞搭配

  • convergent with