joint

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Meaning: A place where two things connect; shared by two or more people

关节,联合的,接合处
articulación, conjunto, unión
関節、共同の、継ぎ目
관절, 공동의, 이음새

Joint refers to a place where two things are connected, particularly bones in the body, or something shared or done together by two or more people. It can also mean a place of entertainment or, in slang, a cannabis cigarette.

「joint」指两个东西连接的地方,特别是身体的骨骼,或两个或更多人共同分享或一起做的事情。它也可以指娱乐场所,或在俚语中指大麻烟卷。
«Joint» se refiere a un lugar donde dos cosas están conectadas, particularmente huesos en el cuerpo, o algo compartido o hecho juntos por dos o más personas. También puede significar un lugar de entretenimiento o, en argot, un cigarrillo de cannabis.
「joint」は二つのものが接続される場所、特に体の骨、または二人以上で共有または一緒に行うものを指します。娯楽施設や、俗語では大麻タバコを意味することもあります。
Joint는 두 가지가 연결되는 부분, 특히 신체의 관절을 가리키거나, 두 명 이상이 함께 공유하거나 수행하는 것을 뜻합니다. 유흥 장소를 의미하기도 하며, 속어로는 대마초 담배를 가리키기도 합니다.

Examples

  1. She has pain in her knee joint.
    她的膝关节疼痛。
    Ella tiene dolor en la articulación de la rodilla.
    彼女は膝関節に痛みがあります。
    그녀는 무릎 관절에 통증이 있습니다.
  2. They opened a joint bank account when they got married.
    他们结婚时开了一个联合银行账户。
    Abrieron una cuenta bancaria conjunta cuando se casaron.
    彼らは結婚したとき共同銀行口座を開設しました。
    그들은 결혼할 때 공동 은행 계좌를 개설했습니다.
  3. The two companies announced a joint venture.
    两家公司宣布成立合资企业。
    Las dos empresas anunciaron una empresa conjunta.
    両社は合弁事業を発表しました。
    두 회사는 합작 사업을 발표했습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old French 'joint', past participle of 'joindre' (to join), from Latin 'jungere' (to join, yoke). Related to 'join', 'junction', 'conjunction', 'juncture', and 'yoke'.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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