B2 adjective 中性

contextual

/kənˈtɛkstʃuəl/

Relating to the circumstances or setting in which something exists or occurs. It describes information that helps explain the meaning of an event, statement, or idea by looking at its surroundings.

例句

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1

I didn't understand the joke because I lacked the contextual clues from the previous conversation.

I didn't understand the joke because I lacked the contextual clues from the previous conversation.

2

The court must consider the contextual factors surrounding the defendant's actions.

The court must consider the contextual factors surrounding the defendant's actions.

3

That comment was totally contextual; you had to be there to find it funny.

That comment was totally contextual; you had to be there to find it funny.

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 the prefix 'con-' (meaning 'with') and 'text'. Contextual information is the 'text' that goes 'with' the main event to make it clear.

快速测验

To understand why the law was passed, you must look at the ___________ background of the economic crisis at that time.

正确!

正确答案是: contextual

例句

1

I didn't understand the joke because I lacked the contextual clues from the previous conversation.

everyday

I didn't understand the joke because I lacked the contextual clues from the previous conversation.

2

The court must consider the contextual factors surrounding the defendant's actions.

formal

The court must consider the contextual factors surrounding the defendant's actions.

3

That comment was totally contextual; you had to be there to find it funny.

informal

That comment was totally contextual; you had to be there to find it funny.

4

A contextual analysis of the 19th-century novel reveals deep-seated social anxieties.

academic

A contextual analysis of the 19th-century novel reveals deep-seated social anxieties.

5

Contextual advertising ensures that ads are relevant to the specific website content the user is viewing.

business

Contextual advertising ensures that ads are relevant to the specific website content the user is viewing.

词族

名词
context
Verb
contextualize
副词
contextually
形容词
contextual
相关
contextualization

常见搭配

contextual clues hints found within a text or situation
contextual information background data that explains a situation
contextual analysis a study that considers surrounding circumstances
contextual factor an environmental element that influences an outcome
contextual meaning the meaning of a word based on how it is used

常用短语

contextual evidence

proof derived from the surrounding situation

rich in contextual detail

having a lot of background information

contextual framework

the structure of circumstances surrounding an idea

容易混淆的词

contextual vs textual

Textual relates specifically to the words in a written document, while contextual relates to the broader situation or environment.

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使用说明

Use 'contextual' when you want to emphasize that something cannot be understood in isolation. It is very common in academic writing when discussing history, literature, or social sciences.

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常见错误

Learners often use the noun 'context' as an adjective (e.g., 'context clues') instead of the proper adjective 'contextual'. While 'context clues' is common in casual speech, 'contextual clues' is the grammatically precise form.

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记忆技巧

Think of the prefix 'con-' (meaning 'with') and 'text'. Contextual information is the 'text' that goes 'with' the main event to make it clear.

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词源

Derived from the Latin 'contextus', meaning a 'joining together' or 'weaving together'.

语法模式

Attributive adjective (usually placed before a noun) Non-gradable adjective (something is usually either contextual or it isn't, though 'highly contextual' is sometimes used)

快速测验

To understand why the law was passed, you must look at the ___________ background of the economic crisis at that time.

正确!

正确答案是: contextual

相关词

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A1

To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, typically on a chair or the floor. It describes both the action of moving into this position and the state of being in it.

stand

A1

To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.

pay

A1

To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.

meet

A1

To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.

continue

A1

To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.

set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

lead

A1

To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.

understand

A1

To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.

follow

A1

To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.

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