Wednesday, 14 January 2009

International Whaling Commision convenes

Convene PhoneticPhoneticPhoneticPhoneticPhoneticPhoneticPhoneticPhoneticPhoneticPhonetic
(v)
to arrange (a group of people for) a meeting, or to meet for a meeting
triệu tập ( cuộc họp)
The Prime Minister convened (a meeting of) his ministers to discuss the matter.
The council will be convening on the morning of the 25th.

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(n)
protection or a safe place, especially for someone or something being chased or hunted
nơi trú ẩn
Illegal immigrants found/sought/took sanctuary in a local church.
The chapel became a sanctuary for the refugees.
FIGURATIVE If I want some peace and quiet, I take sanctuary in my study.

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