conference
UK ['kɒn.fər.ənts] US ['kɑ:n.fɚ-] noun countable
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■an event, sometimes lasting a few days, at which there is a group of talks on a particular subject, or a meeting in which especially business matters are discussed formally 会议，大会；讨论会，协商会•a conference on women's rights妇女权利大会 •They frequently hold conferences at that hotel.他们常在那家饭店举办会议。 •I'm speaking at/attending a conference next week.我下周要在一个会议上发言／出席一个会议。 •Should I book the conference room for the meeting?我要为会议预订会议室吗？ be in conference formal
■to be in a meeting 在参加会议，在开会•Ms O'Neill isn't available at present. She's in conference.奥尼尔女士现在不在，她正在开会。 |