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⇨ link 1 (The two factors are directly linked.) ⇨ link 2 (The cameras are linked to a computer.) ⇨ relate (Newspapers have linked his name with the singer.)link noun
⇨ connection (a link in a chain) ⇨ relation (a link between the two murders) ⇨ relationship 1 (trade links)link1 verb The two factors are directly linked. 这两个因素有直接联系。The cameras are linked to a computer. 这些摄像机与一台计算机相连接。link ♦︎ connect ♦︎ couple sth with sthThese are all words that can be used when there is a connection between people or things. 这些词均表示相互联系。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to be linked / connected / coupled with sb / sth◆to be closely / intimately / directly / inextricably / obviously / necessarily / loosely / somehow / in some way linked / connected■ link [transitive, usually passive] if two things are linked, there is a relationship between them in which one causes the other, or each depends on the other 与⋯有联系；与⋯相关联◆Exposure to ultraviolet light is closely linked to skin cancer.受紫外线照射与皮肤癌紧密相关。◆The two factors are directly linked.这两个因素有直接联系。◆The personal and social development of the child are inextricably linked.儿童在自身和社会交往两方面的成长是相辅相成的。 see also link ⇨ relation noun ■ connect [transitive, usually passive] (rather formal) if two people or things are connected, there is a relationship between them, usually because they are in the same family, group or subject area 与⋯有联系；与⋯相关联◆They are connected by marriage.他们已联姻。◆The two subjects are closely connected.这两门学科关系紧密。◆I've been applying for jobs connected with the environment.我一直在申请与自然环境有关的工作。 see also connection ⇨ relation NOTE 辨析 Link or connect?In some cases you can use either word. 在有些情况下这两个词可以通用◆The two factors are directly linked / connected.这两个因素有直接联系。However, link is often used when the connection between two things is stronger, because one causes the other, or the two depend on each other, in a way that makes it impossible to separate them. 但是，link常用于两事物之间联系紧密的情况，如有因果关系或相互依存、不可分割的关系◆to be indissolubly / inescapably / inevitably / inexorably / inextricably / inseparably linked牢固／不可避免／密不可分地联系在一起 Connect is often used when the connection is looser, and really means that the two things belong to the same general area. People can be connected with each other, but not linked. * connect常用于联系不太紧密的情况，实则表示两事物属于同一领域。人际间的联系要用connect，不用link◆They are linked by marriage. ■ ˈcouple sth with sth phrasal verb [usually passive] to combine sth with sth else, producing a particular result 把⋯与⋯连接起来；⋯加上⋯◆Overproduction, coupled with falling sales, has led to huge losses for the company.生产过剩加上销售下降使这家公司遭受了巨大损失。 link2 verb The two factors are directly linked. 这两个因素有直接联系。The cameras are linked to a computer. 这些摄像机与一台计算机相连接。link ♦︎ connect ♦︎ joinThese words all mean to make a physical or electronic connection between two or more things. 这些词均表示通过物理或电子方法连接两个或多个事物。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to link / connect / join sth to sth◆to link / connect sth with sth◆to link / connect / join A and B◆to link / join A and B together◆to link / join (sth) up◆to connect / join pieces◆to link / connect cities / rooms◆to link / connect / join sth to a computer◆to be linked / connected / joined by a line◆directly linked / connected■ link [transitive, often passive] to make a physical or electronic connection between one object, machine or place and another 把（物体、机器或地方）连接起来◆The computers are linked into the network.这些电脑是联网的。◆The tunnel links Britain with the rest of Europe.这条隧道把英国和欧洲其他国家连接起来。■ connect [transitive, intransitive] to make a connection, usually a permanent one, between two or more places or things; to have a connection to sth 使（永久地）连接；联结◆The towns are connected by train and bus services.这些城镇由火车和公共汽车连接起来。◆The canal was built to connect the city with the port.修筑这条运河是为了将该城市和港口连接起来。◆There is a connecting door between the two bedrooms.两间卧室由一扇门连通起来。◆The two bedrooms connect.这两间卧室是相通的。■ join [transitive, intransitive] to fix or connect two or more things together, often things that have been specially made to fit together; to be fixed together or connected 连接；接合；联结◆Join the two sections of pipe together.把这两段管子连接在一起。◆The island is joined to the mainland by a bridge.这个岛靠一座桥与大陆相连。◆Draw a line joining (up) the dots.画一条线将这些点连接起来。◆How do these two pieces join?这两件东西该怎样接合呢？ see also join ⇨ connection relate verb relate ♦︎ associate ♦︎ link ♦︎ match ♦︎ connectThese words all mean to show or make a connection between two or more things. 这些词均表示联系、使有联系、把⋯联系起来。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆to relate / link / match / connect sth to sth◆to associate / link / match / connect sth with sth◆to relate / associate / link / match / connect (sth) directly◆to relate / associate / link / connect sth specifically◆to relate / associate / link sth explicitly◆to associate / link / connect sth firmly■ relate [transitive] (rather formal) to show or make a connection between things 联系；使有联系；把⋯联系起来◆I found it difficult to relate the two ideas in my mind.我觉得很难把这两种想法联系在一起。◆In future, pay increases will be related to productivity.以后，加薪将和效率挂钩。ⓘ Relate is often used in business texts, describing how one thing will change according to how much sth else changes. * relate常用于商务文本，描述一事物因另一事物变化而跟着变化的关系◆performance-related pay与业绩挂钩的薪酬◆income-related benefits与收入相关联的福利◆an earnings-related pension scheme与收入挂钩的养老金计划 ■ associate /əˈsəʊʃieɪt, əˈsəʊsieɪt; NAmE əˈsoʊʃieɪt/ [transitive] (rather formal) to make a connection between people or things in your mind 联想；联系◆I always associate the smell of baking with my childhood.一闻到烘烤食物的味道我就想起了童年。◆He is closely associated in the public mind with horror movies.在公众心目中，他总是和恐怖电影紧密联系在一起。 see also association ⇨ association ■ link [transitive] (especially journalism 尤用于新闻) to state that there is a connection between people or things 说明（两人或两事物之间）有联系（或有关系）◆Detectives have linked the break-in to a similar crime in the area last year.侦探认为这起入室盗窃案与去年此地区一起类似案件有关。◆Newspapers have linked his name with the singer.报纸报道把他的名字与那个歌手连在一起。ⓘ Link is often used in newspapers to talk about people possibly being involved in a particular crime, or knowing sb who has been involved in a crime. * link常用于报纸报道，指涉案或认识涉案者。■ match [transitive] to find sb/sth that goes together with or is connected with another person or thing 找对应（或相关）的人（或物）；配对◆The aim of the competition is to match the quote to the person who said it.比赛的要求是把引文及其作者配对起来。◆The control group in the experiment was matched for age and sex.实验中对照组的年龄和性别与试验组是匹配的。■ connect [transitive] (rather formal) to notice or make a connection between people or things 注意到与⋯有关联；把⋯联系起来◆There was nothing to connect him with the crime.他与那起犯罪毫无关联。◆I was surprised to hear them mentioned together: I had never connected them before.听到有人把他们牵扯在一起我很吃惊，我以前从未想过他们会有关联。NOTE 辨析 Relate, associate or connect?When you associate two things in your mind, it just happens, often because of experiences you have already had. When you relate or connect two things in your mind, it requires more of an effort because the connection is not so obvious or natural to you. * associate指常因过往的经验自然而然地产生某种联想。relate或connect指将关系不太明显的两个事物联系起来，这种关联不是自然而然就想到的，需要多一点心思去发掘◆I always associate the smell of baking with my childhood.一闻到烘烤食物的味道我就想起了童年。◆I always relate/connect the smell of baking with/to my childhood. ◆I found it hard to relate / connect the two ideas in my mind.我觉得很难把这两种想法联系在一起。◆I found it hard to associate the two ideas in my mind. Relate can also be used to talk about a deliberate decision to make two things dependent on each other. * relate亦可指故意使两件事情互相影响◆Pay increases will be related to productivity.加薪将和效率挂钩。◆Pay increases will be associated with/connected with productivity. Connect can also be used to talk about facts or evidence that provide a link between things. * connect亦可指事实或证据显示不同事物之间有关联◆There was nothing to connect him with the crime.他与那起犯罪毫无关联。◆There was nothing to relate/associate him to/with the crime. connection noun connection ♦︎ junction ♦︎ seam ♦︎ joint ♦︎ join ♦︎ linkThese words all mean the point or line where two things are joined together. 这些词均表示连接点、接头、接合处。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a connection / junction / seam / joint / join between sth and sth◆a loose connection / joint■ connection [countable] a point, especially in an electrical, telephone or computer system, where two parts connect 连接点；（尤指电力、电话或计算机系统的）接头◆A faulty connection caused the machine to stop.线路接错导致机器停止运转。◆Sorry, could you repeat that? This is a very bad connection.对不起，你能再说一遍吗？电话信号很不好。▸ connect verb [transitive] ◆First connect the printer to the computer.首先将打印机连接到电脑。◆We're waiting for the telephone to be connected.我们等着接通电话。 OPP disconnect ⇨ turn sth off ■ junction / /ˈdʒʌŋkʃn/ / [countable] a place where two or more cables, etc. meet or are joined （电缆等的）主接点，汇合处，接合点◆The telephone junction box was opened and the phone line was disconnected.电话分线盒给打开，电话线路切断了。◆The disease affects the junction between nerves and muscles.这种疾病会影响神经和肌肉的连接。■ seam [countable] a line where two things are joined together, especially a line of sewing joining two pieces of fabric or leather （尤指缝合织物或皮革的）线缝，接缝◆Finish the edges before sewing the shoulder seam.把衣服肩部缝上去之前先把边缘部分处理好。■ joint [countable] a place where two or more parts of an object are joined together, especially to form a corner （尤指构成拐角的）接头，接合处，接点◆The joint was sealed with waterproof tape.接合处用防水胶带密封了。■ join [countable] a place where two things are fixed together 连接处；接合点◆The two pieces were stuck together so well that you could hardly see the join.这两块粘合得太好了，几乎看不出接缝。 see also join ⇨ link verb 2 NOTE 辨析 Joint or join?A joint is part of the structure of sth; it is usually carefully made in a particular way and the two parts often meet at an angle to form a corner. A join is usually made from necessity, not design, for example because sth has broken, or in order to put two pieces of sth together to make a larger piece; the two parts often meet in a straight line. * joint是结构的一部分，通常是精心制作而成，两部分连接起来常形成拐角。join通常出于有必要而做，而非因为设计成这样，如因东西破裂了，或为了将某物的两块连成较大的一块，接合的两部分常连成直线。■ link [countable] one of the rings of a chain （链状物的）环，节，圈◆The chain was too long so I removed a few of the links.链子太长，所以我取下了几个环。 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。 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 |