con·course /ˈkɑnˌkors, ˈkɑŋ, ˌkɔrs/
集合,合流,群眾
Con·course n.
1. A moving, flowing, or running together; confluence.
The good frame of the universe was not the product of chance or fortuitous concourse of particles of matter. --Sir M. Hale.
2. An assembly; a gathering formed by a voluntary or spontaneous moving and meeting in one place.
Amidst the concourse were to be seen the noble ladies of Milan, in gay, fantastic cars, shining in silk brocade. --Prescott.
3. The place or point of meeting or junction of two bodies. [Obs.]
The drop will begin to move toward the concourse of the glasses. --Sir I. Newton.
4. An open space where several roads or paths meet; esp. an open space in a park where several roads meet.
5. Concurrence; cooperation. [Obs.]
The divine providence is wont to afford its concourse to such proceeding. --Barrow.
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concourse
n 1: a large gathering of people [syn: multitude, throng]
2: a wide hallway in a building where people can walk
3: a coming together of people [syn: confluence]