dependent clause
US /dɪˌpen.dənt ˈklɑːz/
UK /dɪˌpen.dənt ˈklɑːz/
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从属子句, 从句
a clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence because it does not express a complete thought, and must be attached to an independent clause
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In the sentence 'Although it was raining, we went for a walk,' 'Although it was raining' is a dependent clause.
在句子“虽然下雨了，我们还是去散步了”中，“虽然下雨了”是一个从属子句。
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A dependent clause often begins with a subordinating conjunction like 'because,' 'since,' or 'when.'
从属子句通常以“因为”、“自从”或“当”等从属连词开头。