parenthesis

• 名词，指用于标出插入成分或补充说明的一对圆括号之一，也指插入语或离题的补充说明。

A noun referring to either of two punctuation marks (or) used to enclose textual material, or a message that departs from the main subject.

1. Punctuation markB1formal

   Either of two curved marks, ( and ), used to enclose additional information or an aside in a sentence.

   括号

   • The author placed the date in parentheses.
   • Use a parenthesis to add a clarifying comment.
   • The sentence within the parenthesis explains the term.

   同义词bracket

2. DigressionB2formal

   A remark or section that departs from the main topic of discussion.

   题外话

   • His speech was full of interesting parentheses.
   • The professor went off on a parenthesis about ancient history.
   • I apologize for that parenthesis; let's return to the main point.

   同义词asidedigressionexcursustangent