(每日一词）consortium

Consortium /kənˈsɔːtiəm/ n. （数家公司或银行联合组成的）联营企业，财团，银团

meaning: A consortium is a group of people or firms who have agreed to cooperate with each other.

1) 前缀：con-全部，共同，所有

2) 词根：sort-类别

3) 后缀：-ium 名词后缀

e.g. The consortium includes some of the biggest building contractors in North America. 该联盟包括北美一些最大的建筑承包商。