triad
gb/tɹˈaɪˌæd/ us/tɹˈaɪˌæd/
B2
Anh
~ 9900
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
Danh từ
C1
entity
1
a group of three related things
Three people or things that are linked and thought of as one group.
Mẫu sử dụng:
a triad of [things/people]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes use *triad* when *trio* is more natural for three people performing together (e.g. a band). Use *trio* for musical groups or small groups of people, and *triad* mainly for abstract groups of three ideas, roles, or elements. Learners also sometimes say 'a triad of three things', which is redundant; just say 'a triad of things'.
Từ đồng nghĩa
trio (Usually used for three people, especially performers; 'triad' is more formal or abstract.)
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threesome (More informal and often has a sexual meaning; 'triad' is neutral and formal.)
Từ trái nghĩa
pair (A group of two, contrasting with a group of three.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
a triad of
|form a triad
|political triad
|power triad
|conceptual triad
|symbolic triad
Chủ đề
numbers
|language
|core_vocabulary
|relationships
|arts_entertainment
Ví dụ
- The novel explores a triad of themes: love, power, and memory.
- Their leadership model is based on a triad of roles: visionary, manager, and coach.
- In many myths there is a divine triad representing birth, life, and death.
- We focused our research on a triad of cities that share similar histories.
- The project is guided by a triad of core values: honesty, inclusion, and curiosity.
Ví dụ cho người học
- The teacher talked about a triad of ideas in the book.
- Our study looks at a triad of problems in the city.
- The company is run by a triad of managers.
- The plan has a triad of main goals.
- He drew a triad of circles on the board.
Danh từ
technical
B2
entity
2
three-note chord in music
In music, a chord made from three notes, usually the first, third, and fifth notes of a scale.
Mẫu sử dụng:
a [major/minor] triad
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may confuse *triad* with *trio* and say things like 'a C trio' for a chord. Use *triad* for chords and *trio* for three performers. Some learners also think any three notes played together are a triad; in music theory, a triad has a specific structure of stacked thirds.
Từ đồng nghĩa
three-note chord (Descriptive phrase; less precise than 'triad', which implies a specific structure in thirds.)
Từ trái nghĩa
dissonance (In some contexts, triads imply stable harmony; dissonance is the contrasting unstable or clashing sound.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
major triad
|minor triad
|diminished triad
|augmented triad
|play a triad
|build a triad
Chủ đề
music
|art
|arts_entertainment
Ví dụ
- On the piano, play a C major triad in your right hand.
- The harmony of the piece is built almost entirely from simple triads.
- First we learn how to construct a triad from the root, then we invert it.
- The composer stacked triads to create a rich, modern sound.
- Understanding how a triad works is basic to learning tonal harmony.
Ví dụ cho người học
- The guitar teacher shows us how to play a triad.
- A major triad sounds bright and happy.
- This song starts with a C triad.
- We practice moving one triad to another.
- She explains how to build a triad on each note.
Danh từ
B2
entity
3
Chinese organized crime group
A person in, or a group that is part of, a Chinese criminal organization called the Triads.
Mẫu sử dụng:
a Triad [member/gang]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes write *triad* with a small 't' when talking about these specific crime groups; in many news and film contexts, *Triad* is capitalized when it refers to the organizations. Another mistake is using *Triad* for any mafia; it normally refers specifically to Chinese organized crime groups.
Từ đồng nghĩa
Chinese mafia (Informal and less precise; used to explain Triads to people unfamiliar with the term.)
Từ trái nghĩa
law enforcement (Represents the opposing side of criminal organizations such as Triads.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
Triad gang
|Triad member
|Triad boss
|Triad society
|Triad activity
|Triad-controlled
Chủ đề
crime
|society
|law
Ví dụ
- The film follows a young man who becomes involved with a Hong Kong Triad gang.
- Police believe the restaurant was being used as a front for Triad activity.
- Several Triad members were arrested in the joint operation.
- The story is set in the 1980s, when rival Triads fought for control of the city.
- He denied any links to Triad societies despite long-standing rumors.
Ví dụ cho người học
- The movie shows a Triad gang in Hong Kong.
- Police arrested three Triad members last night.
- The bar was run by a local Triad boss.
- The Triads made money from illegal gambling.
- He is afraid of the Triads in his area.
Danh từ
technical
C1
entity
4
three symptoms that occur together
In medicine, three common signs or symptoms that usually appear together in a certain illness.
Mẫu sử dụng:
the classic triad of [symptoms]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may think *triad* here can mean any number of symptoms. In medical usage, it specifically means three. Another mistake is to say 'three triad of symptoms'; say either 'a triad of symptoms' or 'three symptoms', but not both together.
Từ đồng nghĩa
symptom cluster (General medical term; 'triad' is specific about the number three and often suggests a textbook combination.)
Từ trái nghĩa
isolated symptom (A single symptom occurring alone, contrasting with a grouped triad of symptoms.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
classic triad
|clinical triad
|triad of symptoms
|triad of signs
|diagnostic triad
|presenting triad
Chủ đề
medicine
|science
|health
Ví dụ
- The disease is classically described by a triad of symptoms: fever, rash, and joint pain.
- Only a minority of patients present with the full clinical triad at diagnosis.
- Doctors are trained to recognize this diagnostic triad in emergency cases.
- In children, the classic triad of signs is often incomplete.
- The study questioned how often the traditional triad actually appears in real-world practice.
Ví dụ cho người học
- The textbook says the triad of symptoms is pain, fever, and cough.
- Many patients do not show the full triad of signs.
- Doctors look for a triad of problems in this illness.
- The triad helps the doctor find the right disease.
- He had only one part of the triad, so tests were needed.
Ngữ pháp
Cách diễn đạt
a triad of
1/ə tɹˈaɪˌæd əv/
fixed phrase
introducing a group of three
Used before three related things to say they are one group.
Ví dụ
- The report identifies a triad of major risks for the company.
- Their culture is built on a triad of values: respect, openness, and responsibility.
- She described a triad of challenges that young parents often face.
Chinese Triads
1/t͡ʃaɪnˈiz tɹˈaɪˌædz/
fixed phrase
Chinese organized crime organizations
Criminal groups from Chinese communities that are called the Triads.
Ví dụ
- The documentary explores the history of the Chinese Triads in Hong Kong.
- Police say the Chinese Triads have moved many of their operations online.
- He wrote a novel about the rivalry between different Chinese Triads.
classic triad of symptoms
1/klˈæsɪk tɹˈaɪˌæd əv sˈɪmptəmz/
fixed phrase
technical
typical three-symptom pattern in disease
The three usual symptoms that doctors expect to see together in a certain illness.
Ví dụ
- Only half of the patients showed the classic triad of symptoms described in textbooks.
- The classic triad of symptoms can help doctors recognize the condition quickly.
- In mild cases, the classic triad of symptoms may not all be present.
nuclear triad
1/nˈukliɚ tɹˈaɪˌæd/
fixed phrase
technical
three-part nuclear weapons system
A country's three main ways to launch nuclear weapons: from land, from submarines, and from airplanes.
Ví dụ
- The country is investing heavily to modernize its nuclear triad.
- Analysts say a strong nuclear triad is central to the nation's defense strategy.
- Debate continues over whether all three legs of the nuclear triad are still necessary.