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Clause
01
条款, 从句
(grammar) a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and functions as a unit within a sentence
What is a "clause"?
A clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb, and it can express a complete thought or part of a thought. There are two main types of clauses: independent and dependent. An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, like "She enjoys reading." A dependent clause, on the other hand, cannot stand alone and is usually connected to an independent clause for meaning, such as "because she loves stories." Clauses are important for constructing sentences and can add complexity by combining multiple ideas. They can function as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs within a sentence, enhancing the richness of language.
Example
He highlighted the main clause in the sentence with a red marker.
他用红色马克笔突出句子中的主要从句。
In English, a clause must contain at least a subject and a verb.
在英语中，从句必须至少包含一个主语和一个动词。
02
条款, 条文
a separate part of a legal document that requires or talks about something specific
Example
The rental agreement includes a clause specifying the responsibilities of both the landlord and the tenant.
租赁协议包含一条条款，规定了房东和租户的责任。
The contract contains a confidentiality clause that prohibits the disclosure of sensitive information to third parties.
该合同包含一项保密条款，禁止向第三方披露敏感信息。
