hyphen

US /ˈhaɪ.fən/
UK /ˈhaɪ.fən/
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连字符

the sign (-) used to join words to indicate that they have a combined meaning or that they are grammatically linked in some way, or to divide a word into parts

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Use a hyphen to connect 'well' and 'known' in 'well-known author'.
在“well-known author”中，用连字符连接“well”和“known”。
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The word 'co-operate' uses a hyphen.
单词“co-operate”使用连字符。
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用连字符连接

to join with a hyphen

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You should hyphen 'long' and 'term' when describing a 'long-term plan'.
在描述“long-term plan”时，你应该用连字符连接“long”和“term”。
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Some style guides recommend not to hyphen certain prefixes.
一些风格指南建议不要用连字符连接某些前缀。
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