connection /kəˈnɛkʃən/ CET4 TEM4

BRIT also connexion

• 1. 

  N-VAR A connection is a relationship between two things, people, or groups. 关系

  例：

  There was no evidence of a connection between BSE and the brain diseases recently confirmed in cats.

  没有有关疯牛病和最近证实的猫类脑部疾病之间的关系的证据。

  例：

  I felt a strong connection between us.

  我感觉到了我们之间的强烈关系。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT A connection is a joint where two wires or pipes are joined together. 连接处

  例：

  Check all radiators for small leaks, especially round pipework connections.

  检查所有的暖气设备，尤其是圆形管道的接头处，看是否有小裂缝。

• 3. 

  N-COUNT If a place has good road, rail, or air connections, many places can be directly reached from there by car, train, or plane. (道路、轨道、航道) 连接

  例：

  Mexico City has excellent air and rail connections to the rest of the country.

  墨西哥城有很好的空运和铁路连接全国各地。

• 4. 

  N-COUNT If you get a connection at a station or airport, you catch a train, bus, or plane, after getting off another train, bus, or plane, in order to continue your trip. (火车、轮船、飞机等的) 联运

  例：

  My flight was late and I missed the connection.

  我乘坐的航班晚点了，因此我错过了联运航班。