B2 the symbol ’ used in writing to show when a letter or a number has been left out, as in I'm (= I am) or '85 (= 1985), or that is used before or after s to show possession, as in Helen's house or babies' hands(表示省略或加在字母s前后表示所有格的)撇号,省字符,省略符号(’)
sometimes used before s to show the plural of a number or a letter(用于字母s前表示数字或字母的复数形式)
More examples
We spent Christmas Day with Ben's parents.
This book is the fruit of 15 years' research.
Simon has a clear-sighted vision of the company's future.
Our neighbour's baby cries morning, noon and night.
I'm sure my views on marriage are coloured by my parents' divorce.
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