convention
gb/kənvˈɛnʃən/ us/kənvˈɛnʃən/
B1
영어
~ 2000
의미
의미 0개
명사
B1
entity
1
widely accepted custom or practice
A usual and accepted way of doing things in a group or society.
사용 패턴：
[someone] follows [a convention]
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes confuse 'convention' with 'conference'; 'convention' can mean a meeting, but its most common meaning is a general custom or practice.
유의어
custom (Refers to a traditional way of doing things, often specific to a culture.)
|
norm (Suggests an expected standard of behavior in a society.)
반의어
innovation (Represents a new way of doing things rather than following established patterns.)
연어
social convention
|traditional convention
|follow convention
|break convention
주제
society
|culture
|etiquette
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- 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.
명사
B1
event
2
large formal gathering or conference
A big meeting for people who have the same job or interest.
사용 패턴：
attend [a convention]
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes confuse this meaning with 'custom' and use it incorrectly when talking about behavior rather than events.
유의어
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.)
반의어
private meeting (A small, often informal meeting between few people instead of a large organized event.)
연어
annual convention
|political convention
|trade convention
|attend a convention
주제
business
|events
|communication
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- 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.
명사
formal
B2
entity
3
formal treaty or agreement
An official agreement between countries or groups.
사용 패턴：
sign [a convention]
자주 하는 실수：
Learners may confuse this with 'conference', but here it refers to an agreement, not a meeting.
유의어
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.)
반의어
violation (Breaking the terms of an agreement rather than making one.)
연어
international convention
|sign a convention
|UN convention
주제
law
|politics
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- Many countries signed the peace convention.
- The leaders met to make a new convention.
- The countries agreed to follow the rules of the convention.
문법
기본형
convention
IPA
GB/kənvˈɛnʃən/
US/kənvˈɛnʃən/
음절 및 강세
con - ven - tion （3음절）
Stress on 2nd syllable (ven)
활용형
Noun
- Base: convention
- Plural: convention, conventions
관련 단어
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
표현
by convention
1/bˈaɪ kənvˈɛnʃən/
fixed phrase
according to usual practice
In the way that is generally accepted or done by most people.
예문
- 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.
예문
- The party leaders decided to call a convention to discuss policy changes.
- They will call a convention next month to vote on the proposal.