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Juncture
01
节点, 关键时刻
a certain stage or point in an activity, a process, or a series of events, particularly important
Example
At this critical juncture, the company must decide whether to expand or downsize.
在这个关键时刻，公司必须决定是扩张还是缩减。
The negotiations reached a tense juncture when both sides refused to compromise.
谈判在双方拒绝妥协时达到一个关键时刻。
02
连接点, 接合处
the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made
03
接合点, 连接点
the way speech sounds are connected and organized, including pauses, sound blending, and overall rhythm, influencing word boundaries and speech interpretation
What is "juncture"?
Juncture refers to the way in which sounds or syllables are connected or separated in speech, affecting the meaning and clarity of spoken language. It involves the pauses or transitions between words or sounds and can change the interpretation of a phrase. For example, in the phrase "I scream," a slight pause or change in juncture can differentiate it from "ice cream." Juncture is important in phonetics and linguistics because it helps convey meaning and intent in spoken language, highlighting how the organization of sounds can impact communication and understanding.
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junct
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juncture
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disjuncture
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disjuncture
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