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| /kənˈviːniəns/ |
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| 1 | U a condition that makes it easier to do something and helps you to avoid wasting time or effort 方便；便利；合宜 |
| Many people enjoy the pleasures and convenience of living in a city centre. 许多人喜欢住在市中心的乐趣和便利。 |
| Her hair was cut short for convenience rather than fashion. 她把头发剪短是为了省事而不是赶时髦。 |
| Convenience and speed of preparation are important to people with busy lifestyles. 对于生活节奏快的人来说，方便和准备的速度非常重要。 |
| for sb’ s convenience A pre-paid envelope is enclosed for your convenience. 为了您的方便起见，附上一个邮资已付的信封。 |
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| 2 | C something that you do to make things easier for yourself or that is intended to make things easier for you 便利设施；方便装置 |
| The kitchen was equipped with a range of modern conveniences. 厨房里配置了很多现代化的便利用具。 |
| The centre offers every convenience for the busy executive. 该中心为工作繁忙的主管人员提供一切便利。 |
| A second car was a convenience that we came to depend on. 我们已依赖上了第二辆车带来的方便。 |
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| 3 | C BRITISH old-fashioned a public toilet 公厕 |
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| - | at sb’ s convenience formal
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| at a time that suits someone so that they do not have to make a special effort to do something |
| 在某人方便时 |
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| We can meet to discuss this further at your convenience. 我们可以在你方便的时候碰个头，进一步讨论此事。 |
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| - | at sb’ s earliest convenience formal
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| as soon as someone is able to do something |
| 请（某人）尽快… |
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| Please call me back at your earliest convenience. 在你方便时请尽早给我回电话。 |
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