| 单词 | clause |
| 释义 | clause —clause /klɔːz/ aep /klɑːz/ noun [C] SPECIALIZED (GRAMMAR) ► B2 a group of words, consisting of a subject and a finite form of a verb: » In the sentence 'I can't cook very well but I make quite good omelettes', both 'I can't cook very well' and 'I make quite good omelettes' are main/independent clauses (= they are of equal importance and could each exist as a separate sentence).» In the sentence 'I'll get you some stamps if I go to town', 'if I go to town' is a subordinate/dependent clause (= it is not as important as the main part of the sentence and could not exist as a separate sentence).Thesaurus+: ↑Sentences and expressions• • • Extra Examples:» In the sentence 'The woman who I met was wearing a brown hat', 'who I met' is a relative clause.» The sentence 'Although he's quiet, he's not shy' begins with a concessive clause.» A sentence might consist of a main clause and a subordinate clause, linked by a conjunction.» In English, a conditional clause usually begins with 'if'.» Students learn how to identify different clauses within a complex sentence.» In the sentence 'The woman who I met was wearing a brown hat', 'who I met' is a relative clause.noun [C] SPECIALIZED (LEGAL DOCUMENT) ► F0 a particular part of a written legal document, for example a law passed by Parliament or a contract (= an agreement): » They have added/deleted/amended a clause in the contract which says the company can make people redundant for economic reasons.» Clause 4 of the constitution is thought to be the most important section.Thesaurus+: ↑Official documents• • • Extra Examples:» There was a penalty clause which said you had to pay half the cost if you cancelled your booking.» The clause was added to the contract at Carlos's request .» He pointed to the clause about payment. |
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