🇬🇧🇨🇳 treaty - 条约 : English Lesson
noun
Meaning of "treaty" ("条约"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.
A treaty is a special written promise between two groups or countries saying what they agree to do, like stopping a fight, sharing something, or working together, and both sides are expected to keep that promise.
My sister and I made a treaty that I’d do her math homework if she never sings in the shower again, to protect the entire neighborhood.
My pillow and my alarm clock need a treaty: my pillow wants more cuddles, the alarm wants more screaming.
I tried to make a treaty with my homework, but it refused to do itself and demanded my full attention.
The broccoli and my taste buds are currently at war, and Mom is forcing us to negotiate a peace treaty.
After World War I, countries signed a big peace agreement called the Treaty of Versailles—proof that even whole nations sometimes have to sit down and say, “Okay, let’s stop acting like toddlers and make a treaty.”
In the dusty square two leaders unfold a treaty. They sign the treaty with shaky hands, then tear a loaf in two and exchange flags beneath the treaty paper. Children stop crying, soldiers lay down their weapons beside the treaty line. Later they hang the treaty on the wall and clap, smiling at peace.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C1 Advanced
This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.
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