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relation noun
⇨ relation (Its brain is small in relation to its body.) ⇨ family 2 (Is he any relation to you?) ⇨ relationship 1 (international relations) relation noun relation ♦︎ connection ♦︎ relationship ♦︎ correlation ♦︎ link ♦︎ association ♦︎ interdependenceThese are all words for sth that connects similar things, or the way in which they are connected. 这些词均表示关系、关联、联系。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆the relation / connection / relationship / correlation / link / association / interdependence between A and B◆a connection / a relationship / a correlation / a link / an association with sb / sth◆a connection / link to sth◆the relation / relationship of sth to sth◆in connection / association with sb / sth◆a close / significant relation / connection / relationship / correlation / link / association◆a direct / clear / strong / definite / possible relation / connection / relationship / correlation / link / association◆a complex relation / connection / relationship / association / interdependence◆a simple relation / connection / relationship / correlation◆a causal connection / relationship / link / association◆a positive relation / connection / relationship / correlation / link◆a negative relation / relationship / correlation / link◆to have a relation / a connection / a relationship / a correlation / a link / an association◆to show / examine the relation / connection / relationship / correlation / link / association◆to find a relation / a connection / a relationship / a correlation / a link / an association◆to prove the relation / connection / relationship / link / association◆to see the connection / relationship / correlation / link■ relation [uncountable, countable] (rather formal) the way in which two or more things are connected （事物之间的）关系，关联，联系◆The fee they are offering bears no relation to the amount of work involved.他们支付的酬金和所涉及的工作量无关。◆Its brain is small in relation to (= compared with) its body.与其身体相比，它的大脑很小。◆ (formal) I have some comments to make in relation to (= concerning) this matter.关于这件事我有几点看法。◆The study shows a close relation between poverty and ill health.该研究显示了贫穷和疾病之间的密切关系。■ connection [countable] something that connects two or more people or things 联系；关联◆Scientists have established a connection between cholesterol levels and heart disease.科学家已证实胆固醇含量与心脏病之间有关联。◆The union did not have a direct connection with any political party.那个工会与任何政党都没有直接联系。◆How did you make the connection (= realize that there was a connection between two facts that did not seem to be related)?你怎么看出有这种关系的？ see also connect ⇨ link 1 ■ relationship [countable, uncountable] the way in which two or more things are connected （事物之间的）关系，关联，联系◆the relationship between mental and physical health精神健康和身体健康之间的关系◆ (rather formal) People alter their voices in relationship to background noise.人们根据环境噪音的大小调节自己的声音。◆ (rather formal) There is an inverse relationship between disability and social contact (= the greater sb's disability, the less social contact they have).残疾程度与社会接触程度呈反比关系。NOTE 辨析 Relation or relationship? Relation is most often used in expressions such as in relation to sth and to bear no/little relation to sth. When people talk about the relation/relationship between two or more things, they often use relation in more technical contexts. * relation最常用于in relation to sth和bear no/little relation to sth等短语中。可用the relation/relationship between表达两个或更多事物之间的关系，relation常用于更专业的语境。■ correlation /ˌkɒrəˈleɪʃn; NAmE ˌkɔːrəˈleɪʃn, ˌkɑːrəˈleɪʃn/ [countable, uncountable] (rather formal) a connection between two things in which one thing changes as the other does 相互关系；相关；关联◆There is a direct correlation between exposure to sun and skin cancer.暴晒与皮肤癌直接相关。◆the correlation of social power with wealth社会权力与财富的相关性 see also correlate ⇨ match 1 ■ link [countable] a connection between two or more people or things 联系；关联◆Police suspect there may be a link between the two murders.警方怀疑那两宗凶杀案可能有关联。◆The report failed to prove a causal link between violence on screen and in real life.该报告未能证实屏幕上和现实生活中的暴力行为之间存在因果关系。 see also link ⇨ link verb 1 NOTE 辨析 Connection or link?There is no real difference in meaning between these words. Only connection is used in the collocation make the connection. 这两个词在含义上没有实质差别。只有connection有make the connection这种搭配用法◆How did you make the link? Link can be slightly more informal than connection and is often used in newspapers. * link比connection稍非正式，常用于报纸报道。 ■ association [countable] (rather formal) a connection between things in which one is caused by the other 因果关系◆Is there a proven association between passive smoking and cancer?被动吸烟与癌症之间已被证实存在因果关系吗？■ interdependence /ˌɪntədɪˈpendəns; NAmE ˌɪntərdɪˈpendəns/ [uncountable, countable] (formal) a state in which people or things depend on each other, or consist of parts that depend on each other 互相依赖；互相依存；部分互相影响◆The report stresses the interdependence of teaching and research in universities.这份报告强调大学的教学和研究是相互依存的。 family2 noun a family of four 四口之家the support of family and friends 亲友的支持The painting has been in our family for generations. 这幅画是我们家的传家宝。family ♦︎ relative ♦︎ relation ♦︎ kin ♦︎ connectionsThese are all words for a person who is related to sb else, or a group of people who are related to each other. 这些词均表示亲人、亲属。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a relative / relation of mine, yours, his, etc.◆(a) close / near / distant relative / relation / kin◆the / sb's immediate family / relatives / relations◆(a) female / male relative / relation / kin◆a living / surviving relative / relation◆to have family / relatives / relations (in Australia, abroad, in the car trade, etc.)◆to stay with / visit family / relatives / relations◆friends and family / relatives / relations■ family [countable + singular or plural verb, uncountable] a group consisting of one or two parents, their children and other people who are related to them, for example grandparents, wives and husbands （大）家庭（包括父母、子女及近亲）◆All our family came to Grandad's eightieth birthday party.我们所有的亲属都来参加了祖父的八十寿宴。◆The support of family and friends is vital.亲友的支持极为重要。◆I always think of you as one of the family.我一直把你当成自家人。◆ (informal) She's family (= she is related to us).她是我们家的人。◆She grew up surrounded by a large extended family (= a family group that includes not only parents and children but also uncles, aunts, grandparents, etc.).她在一个大家族中长大。■ relative [countable] a person who is in the same family as sb else; a thing that belongs to the same group as sth else 亲戚；亲属；同类事物◆I have close relatives.我有近亲。◆She's looking after an elderly relative.她在照料一位年老的亲戚。◆The ibex is a distant relative of the mountain goat.北山羊与石山羊有较远的亲缘关系。▸ related adjective ◆We're distantly related.我们是远亲。◆The llama is related to the camel.美洲驼和骆驼是亲缘物种。■ relation [countable] a person who is in the same family as sb else 亲戚；亲属◆She's a distant relation of mine.她是我的一位远亲。◆He's called Brady too, but we're no relation (= not related).他也叫布雷迪，但我们不是亲戚。◆Is he any relation to you?他是你的什么亲戚吗？NOTE 辨析 Relative or relation?Sometimes you can use either word. 这两个词有时可通用◆She's a distant relative / relation of mine.她是我的一位远亲。 Relative is often used when the exact relationship between the people is not known or does not matter. 人们之间的确切关系不详或不重要时，常用relative◆On his death, the house will pass to the nearest surviving relative (= whichever relative that happens to be).他死后，房子将传给在世的最近亲。 Relation is used especially when you are stating or asking the degree of relationship between people. * relation尤用于陈述或询问人们之间是何种程度的关系◆We're no relation.我们不是亲戚。◆What relation is Rita to you?丽塔是你的什么亲戚？It is also used, both literally and figuratively, in the phrase poor relation. * relation也用在短语poor relation中，有字面和比喻两层意思◆Our branch of the family was always regarded as the poor relations.我们家这一支总是被视为家族中的穷亲戚。◆ (figurative) He believes that interior design is the poor relation of (= inferior to) architecture.他认为室内设计的地位比不上建筑。 ■ kin [plural] (old-fashioned or formal) your family or your relatives （统称）家属，亲属，亲戚◆Marriage between close kin is prohibited.禁止近亲结婚。◆I'm her next of kin (= her closest living relative).我是她的直系亲属。ⓘ Kin is most often used in the expression next of kin. * kin最常用于短语next of kin（直系亲属；最近亲）中。■ connections [plural] people who are your relatives, but not members of your close family 亲戚；旁系亲属◆She is British but also has German connections.她是英国人，但也有德国亲戚。◆He has a whole network of family connections in Italy.他在意大利有一整张亲属关系网。 relationship1 noun The brothers had a close relationship. 兄弟几个关系密切。a sexual relationship 性关系 ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ bond 另见bond条relationship ♦︎ relations ♦︎ partnership ♦︎ tie ♦︎ link ♦︎ association ♦︎ contact ♦︎ affiliationThese are all words for a connection between two people, groups or countries. 这些词均表示人际或国际间的关系、联系。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a relationship / relations / a partnership / ties / a link / an association / contacts / an affiliation with sb / sth◆a relationship / relations / a partnership / ties / links / an association / an affiliation between A and B◆(a) close relationship / relations / partnership / ties / links / association / contacts◆(a) strong relationship / partnership / ties / links◆economic / diplomatic / family relations / ties / links◆trade relations / links / contacts◆(a) business / professional relationship / relations / partnership / ties / links / association / contacts◆(a) political relationship / relations / partnership / ties / links / association / contacts / affiliation◆(a) personal relationship / relations / ties / links / association / contacts / affiliation◆international relations / partnership / ties / links / contacts◆to have a relationship / relations / a partnership / ties / a link / an association / contacts / an affiliation◆to build / establish / foster a relationship / relations / a partnership / ties / links / contacts◆to develop a relationship / relations / a partnership / ties / links / an association / contacts◆to improve / strengthen a relationship / relations / a partnership / ties / links◆to sever / break off relations / ties / links■ relationship [countable, uncountable] the way in which two people, groups or countries behave towards each other or deal with each other; the way in which a person is related to sb else in a family （人、团体、国家之间的）关系，联系；血缘关系；姻亲关系◆The relationship between the police and the local community has improved.警察和当地民众之间的关系已经得到改善。◆I have established a good working relationship with my boss.我和老板已经建立起良好的工作关系。◆She has a love-hate relationship with her job (= her feelings for her job are a mixture of love and hatred).她对她的工作又爱又恨。◆a father-son / mother-daughter relationship父子／母女关系◆I'm not sure of the exact relationship between them－I think they're cousins.我不太清楚他们之间的确切关系，我觉得他们是表亲。■ relations [plural] the way in which two people, groups or countries behave towards each other or deal with each other （人、团体、国家之间的）关系，联系，交往◆Sino-US relations中美关系◆Relations with neighbouring countries are under strain at present.目前，与邻国的关系正处于紧张状态。◆The change of government led to improved industrial relations (= relations between employers and employees).政府的变革使劳资关系得到改善。NOTE 辨析 Relationship or relations?The word relations is often used to talk about how good or bad the relationship between people, groups or countries is. * relations常用于谈论关系的好坏◆strained / difficult relations紧张／不融洽的关系◆cordial / harmonious / improved relations亲切友好／和谐／改善的关系 Relationships are often more personal than relations. * relationships往往比relations更多涉及个人生活◆international / race / cultural relations国际／种族／文化关系◆interpersonal / one-to-one / parent-child relationships人际／一对一的／亲子关系 ■ partnership [countable, uncountable] a relationship between two people, organizations, etc. in which the two work together for a result that is good for both of them; the state of having this relationship 合作关系；伙伴关系◆Marriage should be an equal partnership.婚姻应当是平等的伴侣关系。◆the school's partnership with parents学校与家长的合作◆a partnership between the United States and Europe美国与欧洲的伙伴关系 see also partner ⇨ partner 1 ■ tie [countable, usually plural] a strong relationship between people or organizations 联系；关系；纽带◆The firm has close ties with an American corporation.这家商行与一家美国公司关系密切。◆The community was bound by family ties and a strong church.家族关系和强大的教会影响使那个社区凝聚在一起。◆Although he was raised as a Roman Catholic, he has cut his ties with the Church.虽然从小受到天主教的熏陶，但他已经切断与教会的关系。◆the ties of friendship / kinship友谊的纽带；亲属关系■ link [countable] a connection or relationship between two or more people, countries or organizations 联系；关系；纽带◆They were keen to establish trade links with Asia.他们渴望与亚洲建立贸易关系。◆Social customs provide a vital link between generations.社会风俗是一代人与另一代人之间的重要纽带。NOTE 辨析 Tie or link? Ties are stronger than links and suggest that people or groups are closely connected or are dependent on each other in some way. The word ties is more frequent than links to refer to connections that are more emotional. * tie指比link更强的联系，意味着人或团体有密切联系，或在某种程度上相互依赖。表示感情色彩较强的联系时，tie比link更常用◆trade / business ties / links贸易／商务关系but 但要说◆family ties家族关系◆the ties of friendship友谊的纽带◆family links ◆the links of friendship ■ association / /əˌsəʊʃiˈeɪʃn, əˌsəʊsiˈeɪʃn; NAmE əˌsoʊʃiˈeɪʃn/ [countable, uncountable] (rather formal) a connection or relationship between people or organizations, especially a business one 联系；联合；（尤指）商业关系◆He was questioned about his alleged association with terrorist groups.他被指称与恐怖组织有关联，并受到了讯问。◆The book was published in association with (= together with) British Heritage.这本书是与《英国传统》杂志社联合出版的。 see also associate ⇨ partner noun 1 ■ contact [countable, usually plural] (especially business 尤用于商业) an occasion on which you meet or communicate with sb; a relationship with sb 联系；交往；关系◆We have good contacts with the local community.我们与当地社区关系不错。◆The company has maintained trade contacts with India.这家公司和印度一直保持着贸易往来。■ affiliation /əˌfɪliˈeɪʃn/ / [uncountable, countable] (formal) one group or organization's official connection with another, especially a political or religious one （尤指政治或宗教关系的）隶属，从属◆Trade unions have a long history of affiliation to the Labour Party.工会隶属工党由来已久。◆the diverse religious affiliations of Ghanaian Americans加纳裔美国人不同的宗教背景 |