early 15c., from Middle French convenir "to suit, agree," from Latin convenire "unite, be suitable, agree, assemble," from com- "together" (see com-) + venire "to come" (see venue). Related: Convened; convener; convening.
实用例句
1. to convene a meeting
召开会议
来自《权威词典》
2. Does the UN convene every year?
联合国每年都召开大会 吗 ?
来自《简明英汉词典》
3. The Diet will convene at 3 p.m. tomorrow.
国会将于明天下午三点钟开会.
来自辞典例句
4. Congress will convene again in the fall.
国会将于秋季再度举行会议.
来自辞典例句
5. The chairman may convene interim board meetings on motion of one - third or more of the directors.