relative clause
英 [ˈrelətɪv klɔːz]
美 [ˈrelətɪv klɔːz]
n. 关系从句
柯林斯词典
- 关系从句
In grammar, arelative clauseis a subordinate clause which specifies or gives information about a person or thing. Relative clauses come after a noun or pronoun and, in English, often begin with a relative pronoun such as 'who', 'which', or 'that'.
英英释义
noun
- a clause introduced by a relative pronoun
- `who visits frequently' is a relative clause in the sentence `John, who visits frequently, is ill'