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单词 connection
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connection

UK /kəˈnekʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

singularconnection
pluralconnections


  1. 1
    countable a relationship between things or events
    connection between:

    I fail to see a connection between the two cases.

    connection with/to:

    His question had no direct connection with our discussion.

    make a connection (=realize that a relationship exists):

    I knew they had the same surname but I didn’t make the connection.

    Synonyms and related words

    Connected with or related to something
    1. 1a
      often plurala relationship between people or groups

      China is trying to strengthen its trade connections.

      Prisoners are encouraged to maintain family connections.

      connection with:

      She was alleged to have connections with the secret police.

      Synonyms and related words

      Relationships and membership of social groups
  2. 2
    countable a train, bus, or plane that allows you to continue a journey after you arrive by a different train, bus, or plane
    miss your connection:

    My train was late and I missed my connection.

    Synonyms and related words

    Booking on and travelling by transport
    1. 2a
      usually plurala road or railway system that allows you to travel from one place to another

      Birmingham has excellent road and rail connections.

      Synonyms and related words

      Parts of roads and road systems
      Synonyms and related words

      Parts of railway and tram systems
  3. 3
    countable a means of communicating using a telephone or computer network

    a phone connection via satellite from Dubai

    a slow connection speed

    Synonyms and related words

    General words relating to telecommunication
  4. 4
    uncountable the process of joining two things

    The gas company said there will be a connection charge of £30.

    connection to:

    The building is ready for connection to the mains.

    Synonyms and related words

    The process of joining or fastening things
    1. 4a
      countable a place where two things join

      The light keeps flickering – there must be a loose connection.

      Synonyms and related words

      The place where parts join
  5. 5

    connections

    plural people you know who are able to use their influence to help you

    He used his party connections to get a government job.

    Synonyms and related words

    Friends and acquaintances

phrases

in connection with something

connection

US /kəˈnekʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

singularconnection
pluralconnections


  1. 1
    countable a relationship between things or events
    connection between:

    I fail to see a connection between the two cases.

    connection with/to:

    His question had no direct connection with our discussion.

    make a connection (=realize that a relationship exists):

    I knew they had the same last name but I didn’t make the connection.

    Synonyms and related words

    Connected with or related to something
    1. 1a
      often plurala relationship between people or groups

      China is trying to strengthen its trade connections.

      Prisoners are encouraged to maintain family connections.

      connection with:

      She was alleged to have connections with the secret police.

      Synonyms and related words

      Relationships and membership of social groups
  2. 2
    countable a train, bus, or airplane that allows you to continue a trip after you arrive by a different train, bus, or airplane
    miss your connection:

    My train was late and I missed my connection.

    Synonyms and related words

    Booking on and traveling by transport
    1. 2a
      usually plurala road or railroad system that allows you to travel from one place to another

      Chicago has excellent road and rail connections.

      Synonyms and related words

      Parts of roads and road systems
      Synonyms and related words

      Parts of railway and tram systems
  3. 3
    uncountable the process of joining two things

    The water board said there will be a connection charge of $50.

    connection to:

    The building is ready for connection to the power lines.

    Synonyms and related words

    The process of joining or fastening things
    1. 3a
      countable a place where two things join

      The light keeps flickering – there must be a loose connection.

      Synonyms and related words

      The place where parts join
  4. 4
    countable a means of communicating using a telephone or computer network

    a phone connection via satellite from Dubai

    a slow connection speed

    Synonyms and related words

    General words relating to telecommunication
  5. 5

    connections

    plural people you know who are able to use their influence to help you

    He used his party connections to get a government job.

    Synonyms and related words

    Friends and acquaintances

phrases

in connection with something
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