Fukien
Fukien /ˈfjuːkiən/
noun
-
Any of the forms of Chinese spoken in Fukien province
(
Amoy
, Fukien
, Fukkianese
, Hokkianese
, Min dialect
, Taiwanese
, Amoy language
, Fukien language
, Fukkianese language
, Hokkianese language
, Min language
, Taiwanese language
, Min
)
any of the forms of Chinese spoken in Fukien province
Mrs. Lee, who hails from the Fukien province, speaks Min dialect fluently.
Mrs. Lee, who hails from the Fukien province, speaks Min dialect fluently.
award
award /əˈwɔrd/
noun
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(
)
(law) a grant made by a law court
(
awarding
, award
)
(law) a grant made by a law court
He criticized the awarding of compensation by the court
he criticized the awarding of compensation by the court
-
(
)
A tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
(
accolade
, honour
[Canadian, British] , laurels
, award
, honor
[American] )
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
An award for bravery
an award for bravery
-
(
)
Something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
(
award
, prize
)
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
The prize was a free trip to Europe
the prize was a free trip to Europe
verb
-
(
)
Give, especially as an honor or reward
(
present
, award
)
give, especially as an honor or reward
Bestow honors and prizes at graduation
bestow honors and prizes at graduation
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(
)
Give as judged due or on the basis of merit
(
award
, grant
)
give as judged due or on the basis of merit
The referee awarded a free kick to the team
the referee awarded a free kick to the team
The jury awarded a million dollars to the plaintiff
the jury awarded a million dollars to the plaintiff
Funds are granted to qualified researchers
Funds are granted to qualified researchers