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Collins Chinese-English Dictionary

[lùn]
  1. 1. noun [文章] essay
    argument
    editorial
  2. 2. noun [学说] theory
    相对
    theory of relativity
  3. 3. verb [分析] discuss
    comment on
    dispute
  4. 4. verb [看待] consider
    不能一概而
    You can't consider everything at once.
  5. 5. verb [衡量] set
    按质
    determine price according to quality
  6. 6. preposition in terms of
    水平,他比我强。
    In terms of ability, he's better than I am.

Comprehensive Chinese-English Dictionary

[lùn]
  1. 1. verb discuss; talk about; discourse
    discuss; talk over
    argue; debate
  2. 2. verb mention; regard; consider
    another or a different matter
  3. 3. verb decide on; determine
    按质
    determine the price according to the quality
  4. 4. noun view; opinion; statement
    enlightening remarks; brilliant views
  5. 5. noun dissertation; essay
    《实践
    On Practice
  6. 6. noun theory
    进化
    the theory of evolution; evolutionism
  7. 7. preposition by (a certain unit of measure); according to (a certain system or principle)
    鸡蛋斤卖。
    Eggs are sold by the jin.
    小时给钱
    pay by the hour

Contemporary Standard Chinese Dictionary

[lùn]
  1. 1. 研究;分析、说明事理
    文。
  2. 2. (按某种标准)衡量;评定
    迟到15分钟以上按旷课
    功行赏
    处(chǔ)
    罪。
  3. 3. a)表示以某种单位为准(与量词组合),相当于"按""按照"
    斤卖
    钟点儿收费。
  4. 4. b)表示就某个方面来谈,相当于“从……(方面来说)”“就……(来说)”
    下棋,他数第一
    吃苦,我比他强。
  5. 5. ;看待
    品头
    相提并
    一概而
  6. 6. 或文章(多指分析说明事理或判断是非等方面的)
    长篇大
  7. 7. 主张;学说;观点
    相对
    人性
  8. 8. 以议为主的文体(多用作书名或篇名)
    《过秦
    《实践》。

Examples

庄稼活,他可真是个好把势。
He's a highly skilled farmer.
不可一概而
must not make sweeping generalizations
打出售
sell by the dozen
“气韵生动”是中国艺术理的基础。
The concept of "spirit-resonance life-movement" is the cornerstone of Chinese art theory.
游泳技术,在我们厂里可数不着我。
I don't count as a good swimmer in our factory.
广(狭)义相对
the general (special) theory of relativity
不能一概而
not to be lumped together
相对质量
relativistic mass
他们难得相当激烈,让人觉得很精彩。
Their debate was quite fierce and splendid.
这是介绍相对的书,是普及本。
This is a popular book introducing the principles of relativity.

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nciku Note

Prepositions as a conveyor of gists

Prepositions as a conveyor of gists

A preposition is used before an object, noun, pronoun or a phrase, to form a phrase that describes a place, position, direction, method, time, object, aim, or the passive voice. Prepositional phrases can be used as adverbial adjuncts, objects, attributives or compliments. “按” àn, “按照” ànzhào, “依” , “依照” yīzhào, “照” zhào, “据” , “根据” gēnjù, “以” , “凭” píng, “论” lùn are prepositions that convey the gists of an idea, and should precede the idea in question.
(1) 按照地图上显示的路线,我们顺利找到了目的地。
(2) 我的猜测,他应该刚走不久。
(4) 这里的规定,你们不能进去。
(5) 依照笔迹,我认为这封信是他写的。
(6) 这个速度走下去,我们肯定要迟到。
(7) 根据有关法律,他被有关部门拘留了。
(8) 他的回忆,当时的情况并非如此。
(9) 你不能总是老眼光来看待问题。
(10) 判断是非的时候不能光主观意识。
(11) 实力,你排第一。

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