新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

connection

英  [kəˈnekʃən]
    

[NOUN]

又拼作 connexion  
    NOUN. 名词
  • connections

    1[C, U 有变体名词] 关系 , 联系

    A connection is a relationship between two things, people, or groups.

    双语例句

    例:

    There was no evidence of a connection between BSE and the brain diseases recently confirmed in cats.

    没有证据证明疯牛病和近来证实的猫类脑部疾病有关系。

    例:

    I felt a strong connection between us.

    我感到我们之间有紧密联系。

    例:

    The police say he had no connection with the security forces.

    该警察称他与安全部队毫无关系。

    例:

    He has denied any connection to the bombing.

    他已否认与此次爆炸有任何关系。

    2[C 可数名词] 连接处

    A connection is a joint where two wires or pipes are joined together.

    双语例句

    例:

    Check all radiators for small leaks, especially round pipework connections.

    检查所有的暖气设备是否有小裂缝,尤其是圆形管道的接头处。

    例:

    a high-speed internet connection.

    一个高速互联网接口。

    3[C 可数名词] (道路、轨道、航道)连接

    If a place has good road, rail, or air connections, many places can be directly reached from there by car, train, or plane.

    双语例句

    例:

    Mexico City has excellent air and rail connections to the rest of the country.

    墨西哥城有很好的空运和铁路连接全国各地。

    4[C 可数名词] (火车、轮船、飞机等的)联运

    If you get a connection at a station or airport, you catch a train, bus, or plane, after getting off another train, bus, or plane, in order to continue your trip.

    双语例句

    例:

    My flight was late and I missed the connection.

    我乘坐的航班晚点了,因此我错过了联运航班。