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participial

/pahr-tuh-sip-ee-uhl/US // ˌpɑr təˈsɪp i əl //

参与式,参与式的,参与性,参与性的

Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : of or relating to a participle.
    • : similar to or formed from a participle.
n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a participle.

Examples

  • When a sentence is introduced by a participial phrase or a dependent clause it is in part or wholly periodic.

  • This participial construction is frequent in Milton as in Latin: it is equivalent to an explanatory clause.

  • But the adverbial habit appeared to grow as the participial habit vanished.

  • The participial closing of a letter, that is, ending a letter with a participial phrase, weakens the entire effect of the letter.

  • A participial expression with the same meaning is seen in fowerti winter vten led, GE 3348.