convention
gb/kənvˈɛnʃən/ us/kənvˈɛnʃən/
B1
Angličtina
~ 2000
Významy
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Podstatné jméno
B1
entity
1
widely accepted custom or practice
A usual and accepted way of doing things in a group or society.
Vzorec užití:
[someone] follows [a convention]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'convention' with 'conference'; 'convention' can mean a meeting, but its most common meaning is a general custom or practice.
Synonyma
custom (Refers to a traditional way of doing things, often specific to a culture.)
|
norm (Suggests an expected standard of behavior in a society.)
Antonyma
innovation (Represents a new way of doing things rather than following established patterns.)
Kolokace
social convention
|traditional convention
|follow convention
|break convention
Témata
society
|culture
|etiquette
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
Příklady
- It’s a social convention to shake hands when greeting someone.
- The company follows the usual conventions for formal meetings.
- Wearing black at funerals is a long-standing convention in many countries.
Učební příklady
- It is a convention to take off your shoes before entering the house.
- In my country, it is a convention to bow when you meet someone.
- Shaking hands is a common convention at work.
Podstatné jméno
B1
event
2
large formal gathering or conference
A big meeting for people who have the same job or interest.
Vzorec užití:
attend [a convention]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse this meaning with 'custom' and use it incorrectly when talking about behavior rather than events.
Synonyma
conference (A formal meeting, often smaller or more specialized than a large-scale convention.)
|
gathering (A more general term for people coming together, not necessarily formal.)
Antonyma
private meeting (A small, often informal meeting between few people instead of a large organized event.)
Kolokace
annual convention
|political convention
|trade convention
|attend a convention
Témata
business
|events
|communication
Příklady
- Thousands of fans attended the comic book convention.
- The political party held its national convention last week.
- She gave a speech at the annual teachers’ convention.
Učební příklady
- I went to a science fiction convention last month.
- The company has a big convention every year.
- Many people come from other countries for the convention.
Podstatné jméno
formal
B2
entity
3
formal treaty or agreement
An official agreement between countries or groups.
Vzorec užití:
sign [a convention]
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse this with 'conference', but here it refers to an agreement, not a meeting.
Synonyma
treaty (A formal and binding agreement between states, often broader in scope.)
|
pact (An agreement that may be less formal or shorter than a full treaty.)
Antonyma
violation (Breaking the terms of an agreement rather than making one.)
Kolokace
international convention
|sign a convention
|UN convention
Témata
law
|politics
Příklady
- The Geneva Conventions set the standards for humanitarian treatment in war.
- Several nations signed the climate change convention.
- The UN is working on a new convention to protect endangered species.
Učební příklady
- Many countries signed the peace convention.
- The leaders met to make a new convention.
- The countries agreed to follow the rules of the convention.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
convention
IPA
GB/kənvˈɛnʃən/
US/kənvˈɛnʃən/
Slabiky a přízvuk
con - ven - tion (3 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ven)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: convention
- Plural: convention, conventions
Příbuzná slova
Forms
conventions
noun
Core family
conventional
adjective B1
conventionally
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unconventional
adjective B2
unconventionally
adverb
Advanced or less common
conventionality
noun
Výrazy
by convention
1/bˈaɪ kənvˈɛnʃən/
fixed phrase
according to usual practice
In the way that is generally accepted or done by most people.
Příklady
- By convention, the chairman speaks last.
- By convention, the bride stands to the left of the groom.
call a convention
1/kˈɔl ə kənvˈɛnʃən/
fixed phrase
arrange an official gathering
To arrange for an official large meeting of members of an organization or group.
Příklady
- The party leaders decided to call a convention to discuss policy changes.
- They will call a convention next month to vote on the proposal.