| 单词 | relation |
| 释义 | relation —relation /rɪˈleɪ.ʃən/ noun (CONNECTION) B2 [U] the connection or similarity between two things: » The relation between the original book and this new film is very faint.» She bears no relation to (= she is not similar to) her brother.Thesaurus+: ↑Linking and relating , ↑Regarding and concerningin/with relation to sthB2 in connection with something: » She used the map to discover where she was in relation to her surroundings.Thesaurus+: ↑Linking and relating , ↑Regarding and concerningThesaurus+: ↑Regarding and concerning , ↑Linking and relatingWord Builder:–Nouns: relation, relationship, relative–Adjectives: related, unrelated, relative–Verbs: relate–Adverbs: relativelynoun (FRIENDSHIP) relations [plural]► B2 the way in which two people or groups of people feel and behave towards each other: » Relations between him and his new wife are rather strained.» FORMAL Britain enjoys friendly relations with Canada.Thesaurus+: ↑Relationships in generalCommon mistake: relation or relationship?! Warning: Choose the right word!! To talk in the singular about the way in which people feel and behave towards each other, don't say 'a relation', say a relationship:✗ He has a very good relation with his colleagues.» He had a very good relationship with his colleagues.noun [C] (FAMILY MEMBER) ► B1 a member of your family: » The funeral was attended by friends and relations.» She's a relation by marriage because she married my cousin.Thesaurus+: ↑Family relations in general |
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