| 单词 | connection |
| 释义 | connection n. (also Brit. connexion) 1. a the act of connecting; the state of being connected. b an instance of this. 2. the point at which two things are connected (broke at the connection). 3. a a thing or person that connects; a link (a radio formed the only connection with the outside world; cannot see the connection between the two ideas). b a telephone link (got a bad connection). 4. arrangement or opportunity for catching a connecting train etc.; the train etc. itself (missed the connection). 5. Electr. a the linking up of an electric current by contact. b a device for effecting this. 6. (often in pl.) a relative or associate, esp. one with influence (has connections in the Home Office; heard it through a business connection). 7. a relation of ideas; a context (in this connection I have to disagree). 8. sl. a supplier of narcotics. 9. a religious body, esp. Methodist. Phrases and idioms in connection with with reference to. in this (or that) connection with reference to this (or that). Derivatives connectional adj. Etymology: L connexio (as connect): spelling -ct- after connect |
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