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1. Oxford Dictionary

   convention

   • IPA[kənˈvɛnʃn]

   英式

   • n.
     a way in which something is usually done；behaviour that is considered acceptable or polite to most members of a society

   • noun: convention, plural noun: conventions

2. • 釋義

   n.

   名詞

   • 1. a way in which something is usually done to attract the best patrons the movie houses had to ape the conventions and the standards of theatres
   • ▪ behaviour that is considered acceptable or polite to most members of a society he was an upholder of convention and correct form the law is felt to express social conventions 同義詞 custom, usage, practice, tradition, way, ... 更多habit, norm, rule, code, canon, punctilio, accepted behaviour, conventionality, propriety, etiquette, protocol, formality, ceremonial, formalpraxis, mores, moeurs
   • 2. an agreement between states covering particular matters, especially one less formal than a treaty the convention, signed by the six states bordering on the Black Sea, aims to prevent further pollution 同義詞 agreement, accord, protocol, compact, pact, ... 更多treaty, concordat, entente, understanding, arrangement, contract, bargain, deal
   • 3. a large meeting or conference, especially of members of a political party or a particular profession or group the party held its biennial convention 同義詞 conference, meeting, congress, assembly, gathering, ... 更多summit, council of delegates/representatives, symposium, forum, convocation, synod, conclave, diet, chapter, informalcon, get-together, rarecolloquium
   • ▪ North American an assembly of the delegates of a political party to select candidates for office.
   • ▪ a body set up by agreement to deal with a particular issue the convention is a UN body responsible for the regulation of sea dumping
   • ▪ historical a meeting of Parliament without a summons from the sovereign.
   • 4. a bid or system of bidding by which the bidder tries to convey specific information about the hand to their partner, as opposed to seeking to win the auction.