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the symbols or marks used to indicate the separation of words into sentences, clauses, or phrases
- Commas, periods, and semicolons are common punctuation marks.
- The teacher asked students to identify all punctuation in the passage.
- Quotation marks are a type of punctuation.
- Dictionaries often show correct punctuation usage for abbreviations.
- Quotation marks are a type of punctuation.
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标点符号
the use of marks such as a period, comma, etc. in writing to divide sentences and phrases to better convey meaning
- She reviewed her essay carefully to ensure that all punctuation was used correctly.
她仔细检查了她的文章，以确保所有的标点符号都使用正确。
- Proper punctuation is essential for making your writing clear and easy to understand.
适当的标点符号对于使你的写作清晰易懂至关重要。
- The teacher emphasized the importance of punctuation in conveying the intended meaning of a sentence.
老师强调了标点符号在传达句子预期含义中的重要性。
- He was confused by the lack of punctuation in the email, which made it hard to follow.
他对电子邮件中缺乏标点符号感到困惑，这使得它难以理解。
- The editor pointed out several punctuation errors in the draft that needed to be corrected.
编辑指出了草案中几处需要纠正的标点错误。
3
something that produces repeated or regular interruptions, breaks, or divisions
- The drumbeat acted as a punctuation in the music.
- His speech was full of gestures that served as punctuation.
- The sudden laughter provided punctuation in the otherwise quiet meeting.
- The punctuations of light in the play created dramatic effect.
- The clapping added punctuation to the performance.