convention
gb/kənvˈɛnʃən/ us/kənvˈɛnʃən/
B1
Inggeris
~ 2000
szokás, konvenció, konferencia, kongresszus, találkozó, egyezmény
KATA NAMA
B1
1
Corak penggunaan:
[someone] follows [a convention]
It’s a social convention to shake hands when greeting someone.
Társadalmi szokás, hogy üdvözléskor kezet fogunk.
The company follows the usual conventions for formal meetings.
A cég a hivatalos megbeszélések szokásos szabályait követi.
Wearing black at funerals is a long-standing convention in many countries.
Contoh untuk pelajar
It is a convention to take off your shoes before entering the house.
Szokás levenni a cipőt, mielőtt belépünk a házba.
In my country, it is a convention to bow when you meet someone.
Az én országomban az a szokás, hogy meghajolunk, amikor találkozunk valakivel.
Shaking hands is a common convention at work.
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners sometimes confuse 'convention' with 'conference'; 'convention' can mean a meeting, but its most common meaning is a general custom or practice.
Maksud
widely accepted custom or practice
Kolokasi
social convention
|traditional convention
|follow convention
|break convention
Sinonim
custom (Refers to a traditional way of doing things, often specific to a culture.)
|
norm (Suggests an expected standard of behavior in a society.)
Antonim
innovation (Represents a new way of doing things rather than following established patterns.)
Tema
society
|culture
|etiquette
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
Definisi
A usual and accepted way of doing things in a group or society.
A generally accepted way of behaving or doing something that is common in a particular society or group.
KATA NAMA
B1
2
Corak penggunaan:
attend [a convention]
Thousands of fans attended the comic book convention.
Több ezer rajongó vett részt a képregényes találkozón.
The political party held its national convention last week.
A politikai párt múlt héten tartotta országos kongresszusát.
She gave a speech at the annual teachers’ convention.
Contoh untuk pelajar
I went to a science fiction convention last month.
A múlt hónapban elmentem egy sci-fi találkozóra.
The company has a big convention every year.
A cég minden évben nagy konferenciát rendez.
Many people come from other countries for the convention.
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners sometimes confuse this meaning with 'custom' and use it incorrectly when talking about behavior rather than events.
Maksud
large formal gathering or conference
Kolokasi
annual convention
|political convention
|trade convention
|attend a convention
Sinonim
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.)
Antonim
private meeting (A small, often informal meeting between few people instead of a large organized event.)
Tema
business
|events
|communication
Definisi
A big meeting for people who have the same job or interest.
A large formal meeting where people with the same profession, interest, or organization gather to discuss topics and share information.
KATA NAMA
B2
FORMAL
3
Corak penggunaan:
sign [a convention]
The Geneva Conventions set the standards for humanitarian treatment in war.
A genfi egyezmények rögzítik a háború idején követendő humanitárius bánásmód normáit.
Several nations signed the climate change convention.
Több ország aláírta az éghajlatváltozásról szóló egyezményt.
The UN is working on a new convention to protect endangered species.
Contoh untuk pelajar
Many countries signed the peace convention.
Sok ország aláírta a békeegyezményt.
The leaders met to make a new convention.
A vezetők találkoztak, hogy új egyezményt kössenek.
The countries agreed to follow the rules of the convention.
Kesilapan biasa:
Learners may confuse this with 'conference', but here it refers to an agreement, not a meeting.
Maksud
formal treaty or agreement
Kolokasi
international convention
|sign a convention
|UN convention
Sinonim
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.)
Antonim
violation (Breaking the terms of an agreement rather than making one.)
Tema
law
|politics
Definisi
An official agreement between countries or groups.
A formal agreement between countries or organizations on particular matters, especially in international law.
Tatabahasa
Bentuk kamus
convention
IPA
GB/kənvˈɛnʃən/
US/kənvˈɛnʃən/
Suku kata dan tekanan
con - ven - tion (3 suku kata)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ven)
Bentuk kata
Noun
- Base: convention
- Plural: convention, conventions
Keluarga kata
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
Ungkapan
by convention
1/bˈaɪ kənvˈɛnʃən/
fixed phrase
according to usual practice
In the way that is generally accepted or done by most people.
Contoh
- 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.
Contoh
- The party leaders decided to call a convention to discuss policy changes.
- They will call a convention next month to vote on the proposal.