clause
US /klɑːz/
UK /klɑːz/
名词
1.
从句, 子句
a group of words containing a subject and a predicate and forming part of a compound or complex sentence
示例:
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The sentence 'I went home because I was tired' contains two clauses.
句子“我回家了因为我累了”包含两个从句。
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An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence.
一个独立从句可以单独构成一个完整的句子。
2.
条款, 规定
a particular article, stipulation, or proviso in a treaty, will, or other formal or legal document
示例:
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The contract includes a clause about early termination.
合同中包含一项关于提前终止的条款。
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The new clause in the law will affect many businesses.
法律中的新条款将影响许多企业。
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