| 单词 | communication |
| 释义 | communicationcommunication /kəˌmyunəˈkeɪʃən/ ●●● S2 W2 AWL noun 1[uncountable] the process of speaking, writing, etc., by which people exchange information or express their thoughts and feelings: Good communication is vital in a large organization.communication between The school encourages open communication between teachers and parents.communication with We want to establish good communication with our customers. Some autistic children have limited communication skills (=ways of expressing themselves clearly).be in communication (=talk or write to someone regularly) He’s still in regular communication with his ex-wife. Text messaging is a popular form of communication. A lack of communication between crew members played a critical role in the accident. There was a breakdown in communication between the team owners and the players.2communications a)[plural] ways of sending information, such as using radio, telephone, or computers: Modern communications allow more people to work from home. b)[uncountable] the study or job of providing information using writing, radio, television, etc.: Liz got a degree in communications and wants to work in public relations. He is the director of corporate communications. c)[plural] formal roads, railroads, etc. that are used for traveling and sending goods3[countable] formal a letter, message, or telephone call: I had received an official-looking communication from the IRS.4[countable, uncountable] science, biology the process by which information is passed from one living creature, cell, or molecule to another, for example through behavior or chemical signalsCOLLOCATIONSadjectivesgood communication It is very important to have good communication between doctors and patients.effective communication Effective communication is necessary in my job.poor communication Poor communication can be a problem in large companies.mass communication (=to large numbers of people at the same time) Television is a powerful form of mass communication.direct communication Business success requires direct communication between staff and customers.open communication (=being honest) Open communication between couples in a relationship is essential.two-way communication (=when each person or side tells things to the other) We want to make sure that there is two-way communication between teachers and students.verbal/oral communication (=using language) People don’t just use verbal communication when they are talking to each other, they also use body language.nonverbal communication (=using hand movements and facial expressions rather than language) Nonverbal communication sometimes sends a clearer message than what you actually say.human communication There are some similarities between animal and human communication.verbsimprove/enhance communication We need to improve communication between departments of the company.establish communication My job is to establish good communication with our hotel guests.promote communication (=encourage it) The aim is to promote better communication between employees.facilitate communication (=make it easier) The Internet has facilitated communication between people in different countries.communication + nounscommunication skills You need to have good communication skills if you want to be a team leader.a communication system/network The country’s telephone and other communication systems were inadequate.a communication breakdown (=a time when communication stops or someone is not understood) There was a communication breakdown between the teenager and his parents. |
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