连字号

例句：

1. 1. Theword "apple" is used to connectthe noun and adjective inthis sentence.
   这个句子中的“apple”是用来连接名词和形容词的。
2. 2. The hyphenated word "apple-pie" means a pie made from apples.
   连字符词“apple-pie”意味着一种由苹果制成的派。
3. 3. Hyphenated words are often used to indicate plurality or to separate two words thatare closely related.
   连字符词通常用来表示复数或分隔两个紧密相关的词。