C1 noun 中性

context

/ˈkɒntɛkst/

The circumstances, environment, or background that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, which allows it to be fully understood. In linguistics, it refers to the parts of a written or spoken statement that precede or follow a specific word or passage, influencing its meaning.

例句

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1

I didn't mean to offend anyone; my comments were taken out of context.

I didn't intend to be rude; my words were misunderstood because the surrounding explanation was removed.

2

The historical context of the French Revolution is essential for understanding the rise of Napoleon.

The background events of the French Revolution are necessary to understand how Napoleon came to power.

3

Wait, give me some context before you show me that weird video.

Hold on, explain the situation to me before I watch that strange video.

词族

名词
context
Verb
contextualize
副词
contextually
形容词
contextual
相关
contextualization
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记忆技巧

Think of 'con-' (together) and '-text' (weaving). Context is how the 'text' is woven together with its surroundings.

快速测验

The politician claimed his remarks were taken out of _______ by the media to make him look bad.

正确!

正确答案是: context

例句

1

I didn't mean to offend anyone; my comments were taken out of context.

everyday

I didn't intend to be rude; my words were misunderstood because the surrounding explanation was removed.

2

The historical context of the French Revolution is essential for understanding the rise of Napoleon.

formal

The background events of the French Revolution are necessary to understand how Napoleon came to power.

3

Wait, give me some context before you show me that weird video.

informal

Hold on, explain the situation to me before I watch that strange video.

4

Sociolinguists argue that language acquisition cannot be studied apart from its social context.

academic

Language experts believe learning a language must be studied alongside the social environment it happens in.

5

In the context of the current global recession, we must reconsider our expansion plans.

business

Given the current worldwide economic decline, we need to think again about our plans to grow.

词族

名词
context
Verb
contextualize
副词
contextually
形容词
contextual
相关
contextualization

常见搭配

historical context the events of the past surrounding a situation
social context the societal environment of an event
taken out of context removed from its original surroundings to distort meaning
provide context to give background information
within the context of inside the framework or situation of

常用短语

in the context of

considering the specific circumstances of

out of context

without the surrounding words or circumstances

put into context

to explain the background to help someone understand

容易混淆的词

context vs content

Content refers to the substance or what is inside, while context refers to the surroundings that give the substance meaning.

context vs contact

Contact refers to communication or physical touching, whereas context is a conceptual framework.

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使用说明

Context is almost always used with the preposition 'in' or 'within'. It is a vital word in academic writing for defining the boundaries of an argument.

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常见错误

Learners often use 'context' when they mean 'content'. Another mistake is omitting the definite article in the phrase 'in the context of'.

💡

记忆技巧

Think of 'con-' (together) and '-text' (weaving). Context is how the 'text' is woven together with its surroundings.

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词源

From the Latin 'contextus', meaning 'a joining together', from 'com-' (together) and 'texere' (to weave).

语法模式

Countable noun (usually singular) Followed by 'of' + noun phrase Often preceded by 'in the'
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文化背景

In 'high-context' cultures (like Japan or Arab nations), communication relies heavily on implicit context, whereas 'low-context' cultures (like Germany or the US) rely on explicit words.

快速测验

The politician claimed his remarks were taken out of _______ by the media to make him look bad.

正确!

正确答案是: context

相关词

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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