什么是 Cooperation?
Cooperation(合作、协作)是一个不可数名词,源自动词 cooperate,表示两个或多个个体、团体为实现共同目标而共同努力的行为。
在英语中,cooperation 强调的是相互配合、互相支持的关系,常用于正式或书面语境。
基本用法
- ✅ 不可数名词:不能加复数,也不能直接与 a/an 连用。
We need more cooperation between departments. - ✅ 常见搭配:
- international cooperation(国际合作)
- close/full/willing cooperation(密切/全力/自愿的合作)
- in cooperation with...(与……合作)
- ❌ 错误用法示例:
He gave me a cooperation.(× 不可数,不能加 a)
经典例句
- The success of the project depends on your cooperation.
- Scientific progress requires international cooperation.
- She thanked the police for their full cooperation during the investigation.
- The two companies are working in close cooperation to develop new technology.
常见误区
许多学习者容易混淆 cooperation 与 collaboration:
- Cooperation:侧重于“配合”、“协助”,一方可能主导,另一方提供支持。
- Collaboration:强调“共同创作”或“平等合作”,双方地位对等,如合著论文、联合研发。
Example:
The NGO provided cooperation to the government (support role).
Two universities engaged in scientific collaboration (equal partnership).
小测验(JavaScript 交互)
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