preposition

/.prepә'ziʃәn/

BNC频率: 26713

现代语料频率: 27652

中文翻译

n. 前置词, 介词

英文解释

n. a function word that combines with a noun or pronoun or noun phrase to form a prepositional phrase that can have an adverbial or adjectival relation to some other word

n. (linguistics) the placing of one linguistic element before another (as placing a modifier before the word it modifies in a sentence or placing an affix before the base to which it is attached)

词态变化

复数形式:prepositions

常见例句

A Latin preposition and prefix

A prefix from a Greek preposition

The Latin and English form of a Greek preposition, used as a prefix to signify down, downward, under, against, contrary or opposed to, wholly, completely

A Latin preposition, used as a prefix in many English words, and signifying around or about.

A Latin preposition, sometimes used as a prefix in English words, and signifying on this side.