C1 noun 正式

contract

/ˈkɒntrækt/

A formal and legally binding agreement between two or more parties that establishes mutual obligations. In academic and legal contexts, it refers to the specific terms, conditions, and enforcement mechanisms that govern a transaction or relationship.

例句

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1

I need to read the gym contract carefully before I sign up for the whole year.

I need to read the gym membership agreement thoroughly before committing to a one-year term.

2

The parties involved have failed to fulfill the obligations stipulated in the written contract.

The individuals or groups involved did not meet the requirements stated in the legal agreement.

3

I'm not sure if I'm still under contract with my current provider.

I am uncertain if my legal agreement with my service provider is still active.

词族

名词
contract
Verb
contract
副词
contractually
形容词
contractual
相关
contractor
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记忆技巧

Think of the 'con-' prefix meaning 'together' and '-tract' meaning 'pull'. A contract pulls two parties together into one agreement.

快速测验

If you fail to deliver the goods on time, you will be in ______ of contract.

正确!

正确答案是: breach

例句

1

I need to read the gym contract carefully before I sign up for the whole year.

everyday

I need to read the gym membership agreement thoroughly before committing to a one-year term.

2

The parties involved have failed to fulfill the obligations stipulated in the written contract.

formal

The individuals or groups involved did not meet the requirements stated in the legal agreement.

3

I'm not sure if I'm still under contract with my current provider.

informal

I am uncertain if my legal agreement with my service provider is still active.

4

Hobbes' version of the social contract suggests that individuals relinquish certain rights in exchange for security.

academic

Thomas Hobbes' theory of the societal agreement posits that people give up rights for protection by the state.

5

We are currently negotiating a multi-million dollar contract with a supplier in East Asia.

business

We are in the process of discussing a high-value business agreement with an Asian manufacturer.

词族

名词
contract
Verb
contract
副词
contractually
形容词
contractual
相关
contractor

常见搭配

breach of contract The act of breaking the terms of a legal agreement
legally binding contract An agreement that is enforceable by law
sign a contract To formally agree to the terms of a document by writing one's name
terminate a contract To bring a formal agreement to an end before the scheduled date
under contract Bound by the terms of a specific agreement

常用短语

put out to contract

To seek bids from outside companies to perform a specific job

marriage contract

A formal agreement between two people entering a marriage

freedom of contract

The ability of parties to bargain and create their own enforceable terms

容易混淆的词

contract vs contact

Contact refers to communication or physical touch, whereas contract refers to a legal agreement.

contract vs contraction

A contraction is the process of becoming smaller (or a shortened word like 'don't'), whereas a contract is the document of agreement.

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使用说明

When used as a noun, the stress is on the first syllable: CON-tract (/ˈkɒntrækt/). Note that as a verb, it can mean either 'to enter an agreement' or 'to shrink/tighten', in which case the stress moves to the second syllable.

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常见错误

Learners often use the verb 'break' a contract; while understood, the more professional and C1-appropriate term is 'breach' a contract.

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记忆技巧

Think of the 'con-' prefix meaning 'together' and '-tract' meaning 'pull'. A contract pulls two parties together into one agreement.

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词源

Derived from the Latin 'contractus', which is the past participle of 'contrahere', meaning 'to draw together'.

语法模式

Countable noun (plural: contracts) Often used with the preposition 'with' (a contract with someone) Used with 'under' to indicate being bound by terms
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文化背景

In many Western legal systems, the concept of a 'social contract' is a fundamental philosophical idea used to justify the authority of the state over the individual.

快速测验

If you fail to deliver the goods on time, you will be in ______ of contract.

正确!

正确答案是: breach

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