1 [C,U] a traditional way of behaving or of doing sth 习俗;常规;惯例:
A speech by the bride's father is one of the conventions of a wedding.由新娘的父亲致辞是婚礼的习俗之一。The film shows no respect for convention.这部电影不落俗套。
2 [C] a large meeting of the members of a profession, political party, etc (专业、政党等举行的)大会,大型会议:
the Democratic Party Convention民主党全国代表大会 [SYN] conference 同义词为conference
3 [C] a formal agreement, especially between different countries 公约;协定:
the Geneva Convention日内瓦公约