article

[ˈɑːtɪk&+{ə}l]
n
one of a class of objects; item
an article of clothing
an unspecified or previously named thing, esp a small object
he put the article on the table
a distinct part of a subject or action
a written composition on a subject, often being one of several found in a magazine, newspaper, etc
a kind of determiner, occurring in many languages including English, that lacks independent meaning but may serve to indicate the specificity of reference of the noun phrase with which it occursSee definite article See indefinite article
a clause or section in a written document such as a treaty, contract, statute, etc
See article of faith See Thirty-nine Articles
a topic or subject
vb
to accuse
- 习惯用语
- in articles formerly, undergoing training, according to the terms of a written contract, in the legal profession