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/kənˈviːniənt/ |
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1 | easy to do , or not causing problems or difficulties 方便的;省力的 |
| If it’ s convenient, call me tomorrow before noon. 如果方便的话,明天中午之前给我打电话。 |
| 1a | easy to use or suitable for a particular purpose 提供便利的 | | Travelling by underground is fast, convenient, and cheap. 乘坐地铁快捷方便,还很便宜。 | |
| 1b | a convenient place is one that is near the place where you are 近处的;近便的 | | The most convenient parking is off Church Street. 最近的停车场就在教堂街边上。 | |
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2 | something that is convenient gives someone an advantage or opportunity , often in a way that is slightly dishonest 在合适时刻出现的,适合一时之需的(常稍稍显得不诚实) |
| a convenient excuse 现成的借口 |
| How very convenient that Gayle was away precisely on the day we needed her. 盖尔恰巧在我们需要她的那天不在,可真是时候! |
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