| 释义 |
con·nec·tion
\kəˈnekshən\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Latin connexion-, connexio, from connexus (past participle of connectere to connect) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at connect
1.
a. : the act of connecting : a coming into or being put in contact
< connection with the island was made by a causeway >
b. : sexual relation or intercourse
< had had no connection with any other woman — John Abernethy >
2. : the state of being connected or linked : alliance, union
< Canada's political connection with England >
< connection between church and state >
3.
a. : relationship or association in thought (as of cause and effect, logical sequence, mutual dependence or involvement)
< the connection of intelligence and success >
b. : context, reference, occasion
< in this connection the word has a different meaning >
c. : coherence, continuity
< a confused multitude without order or connection — John Locke >
4. : connective b, d
5.
a. : something that connects : coupling, link
< plumbing connections >
b. : a means of communication
< telephone connection >
or transport
< the train makes connection with the steamer >
< to miss a connection >
6. : a person connected with others by marriage, remote blood relationship, or such a tie as a common interest
< he has powerful connections in high places >
7. : a social, professional, or commercial relationship in a practical or active way: as
a. : position, job
b. : a permanent or continuing arrangement to execute orders or advance interests especially at a distance
< a firm's foreign connections >
c. slang : a source of contraband (as a narcotic drug)
8. : a set or group of persons connected or associated together in a common interest:
a. : denomination, sect
b. : a political faction
c. Britain : the owner of a racehorse and his associates
d. : a large family : clan
e. : a clientele especially of a doctor or lawyer
9. : a religious association practicing connexionalism
• con·nec·tion·al \-kshənəl, -kshnəl\ adjective |