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con·veni·enceBrE /kənˈviːniəns/NAmE /kənˈviːniəns/ noun [U] the quality of being useful, easy or suitable for sb 方便;适宜;便利◆We have provided seats for the convenience of our customers. 为方便顾客我们备有座位。◆For (the sake of) convenience, the two groups have been treated as one in this report.为方便起见,这两个组在本报告中被视为一组。◆In this resort you can enjoy all the comfort and convenience of modern tourism. 在这个度假胜地你可享受所有现代旅游的舒适与便利。 ➡ compare inconvenience noun ➡ see also flag of convenience, marriage of convenience [C] something that is useful and can make things easier or quicker to do, or more comfortable 便利的事物(或设施);方便的用具◆It was a great convenience to have the school so near. 学校这么近真是太方便了。◆The house had all the modern conveniences (= central heating, etc.) that were unusual at that time. 这座房子拥有在当时并不常见的所有现代化设施。 ➡ see also public convenience ●at sb's conˈvenience(formal) at a time or a place which is suitable for sb 在(某人)方便时;在(某人)适宜的地点◆Can you telephone me at your convenience to arrange a meeting? 你能不能在你方便时给我来个电话,安排见一次面?●at your earliest conˈvenience(business 商业) as soon as possible 尽早;尽快◆Please telephone at your earliest convenience. 请尽早打电话。 |