音标：[klɒ:z]
n. 子句, 条款
【计】 子句
【经】 条款
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clause的短语、例句：
clause
n
1 (grammar) group of words that includes a subject1(4a) and a verb, forming a sentence or part of a sentence 从句; 分句; 子句
The sentence `He often visits Spain because he likes the climate´ consists of a main clause and a subordinate clause. He often visits Spain because he likes the climate 一句中有一个主句和一个从句.
2 paragraph or section in a legal document (eg a will, contract or treaty) stating a particular obligation, condition, etc （在法律文件如遗嘱、 合同或条约中, 陈述具体义务、 条件等的）段落或章节; 条款
There is a clause in the contract forbidding tenants to sublet. 合同中列有条款, 禁止承租人转租.
clause