1. (常持續數天的)專(zhuān)題討論會(huì ),研討會(huì ) A conference is a meeting, often lasting a few days, which is organized on a particular subject or to bring together people who have a common interest.
e.g. The President summoned all the state governors to a conference on education. 總統召集各州州長(cháng)召開(kāi)了一次教育研討會(huì )。 e.g. ...the Conservative Party conference... 保守黨大會(huì )
2. 會(huì )議;正式商談 A conference is a meeting at which formal discussions take place.
e.g. They sat down at the dinner table, as they always did, before the meal, for a conference... 他們在餐桌旁坐下,和平常一樣,吃飯之前要開(kāi)個(gè)會(huì )。 e.g. Her employer was in conference with two lawyers and did not want to be interrupted. 她的老板在和兩位律師談事情,不想有人打擾。
3. see also: press conference
conference英英釋義
noun
1. a discussion among participants who have an agreed (serious) topic
Synonym: group discussion
2. an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
Synonym: league
3. a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)