participation
Meaning: The act of taking part in something or being involved in an activity
Participation refers to the act of being involved in an activity, event, or process. It's commonly used in contexts like education, politics, and social activities. 'Audience participation' involves the viewers taking part in a show. 'Participation rate' measures how many people take part in something.
Examples
- Active participation in class discussions is encouraged. 鼓励积极参与课堂讨论。Se fomenta la participación activa en las discusiones de clase.授業でのディスカッションへの積極的な参加が奨励されています。수업 토론에의 적극적인 참여가 권장됩니다.
- Participation in the survey is entirely voluntary. 参与调查完全是自愿的。La participación en la encuesta es completamente voluntaria.調査への参加は完全に任意です。설문조사 참여는 전적으로 자발적입니다.
- The government aims to increase voter participation in elections. 政府旨在提高选民的选举参与率。El gobierno busca aumentar la participación electoral.政府は選挙への有権者の参加率を上げることを目指しています。정부는 선거에서 유권자 참여율을 높이는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old French 'participation', from Latin 'participationem' meaning 'a sharing', from 'participare' (to share), from 'particeps' (sharing, partaking), from 'pars' (part) + 'capere' (to take). Literally 'taking part'.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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