clause
US /klɑːz/
UK /klɑːz/
名詞
1.
子句, 從句
a group of words containing a subject and a predicate and forming part of a compound or complex sentence
範例:
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The sentence 'I went home because I was tired' contains two clauses.
句子“我回家了因為我累了”包含兩個子句。
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An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence.
一個獨立子句可以單獨構成一個完整的句子。
2.
條款, 規定
a particular article, stipulation, or proviso in a treaty, will, or other formal or legal document
範例:
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The contract includes a clause about early termination.
合同中包含一項關於提前終止的條款。
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The new clause in the law will affect many businesses.
法律中的新條款將影響許多企業。
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