predicate
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/ˈpredɪkət/
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/ˈpredɪkət/
The part of a sentence that includes the verb and any additional information about what the subject is doing or being.
In the sentence 'John went home', 'went home' is the predicate.
在句子'John went home'中,'went home'是谓语。
To form the basis of something or to be the foundation for it.
Our success is predicated on hard work and dedication.
我们的成功建立在努力工作和奉献的基础上。
To assert or state as a fact.
The theory predicates that climate change is caused by human activities.
该理论断言气候变化是由人类活动引起的。