n.

1. 结婚，婚姻[U][C]
   We have just heard of his marriage to an heiress.

   我们刚刚听说他与一位女继承人结了婚。

2. 婚姻生活[U][（+with）]
3. 结婚典礼[C]
   The marriage will take place in May.

   婚礼将于五月举行。

4. 紧密结合[C]
   The marriage of words and melody in that song was unusually effective.

   那首歌里词与曲配合合谐，产生了非同凡响的效果。

n.

1. the formal union of a man and a woman, typically as recognized by law, by which they become husband and wife.
2. a combination of elements.