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上下文
shàngxiàwén
Description
上下文是指一句话或一个词前面和后面的部分。
上下文 refers to the parts before and after a word or sentence.
看不懂一个词的时候，我们可以看上下文来猜它的意思。
When you don't understand a word, you can look at the 上下文 to guess its meaning.
Meanings
上下文shàngxiàwén
context; surrounding text of a word or sentence
根据上下文，这个词的意思很清楚。
The meaning of this word is clear from the context.
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Notes
- Etymology
上 (above) + 下 (below) + 文 (text), literally the text above and below.
- Nuance
上下文 usually means textual context; 语境 covers broader situational context too.
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