1530s, back-formation from participation, or else from Latin participatus, past participle of participare "to share, share in, participate in; to impart," from particeps "partaking, sharing," from parti, past participle of partir "to divide" (see part (n.)) + -cip-, weak form of stem of capere "to take" (see capable). Related: Participated; participating.
权威例句
1. This in effect denied them their right to participate meaningfully in elections.
这实际上是剥夺了他们正式参与选举的权利。
2. Over half the population of this country participate in sport.
这个国家一半以上的人口参加体育锻炼。
3. The US was ready to train its troops to participate.
美国准备训练军队参加。
4. She didn't participate in the discussion.
她没有参加讨论。
5. The people are demanding a chance to participate more in government.
【take part in, attend, participate, join】
这组词都有“参加,加入”的意思,其区别是:
take part in: 侧重参加某项群众性、集体性的事业、工作或活动,突出参加者在其中发挥一定的作用。
attend: 侧重参加或出席会议或学术活动等。
participate: 正式用词,特指参加团体活动,暗示以一个积极的角色参加。
join: 普通用词,指加入党派、团体或游戏活动等。