/kənˈvenʃn ||; kənˈvɛnʃən/noun1 [C,U] a traditional way of behaving or of doing sth 习俗;常规;惯例: A speech by the bride's father is one of the conventions of a wedding. 由新娘的父亲致辞是婚礼的习俗之一。The film shows no respect for convention. 这部电影不落俗套。
2 [C] a large meeting of the members of a profession, political party, etc (专业、政党等举行的)大会,大型会议: the Democratic Party Convention 民主党全国代表大会 [SYN] conference 同义词为conference
3 [C] a formal agreement, especially between different countries 公约;协定: the Geneva Convention 日内瓦公约