link
noun [ C ] uk/lɪŋk/ us/lɪŋk/
(CONNECTION)
B2 联系，关联；关系
a connection between two people, things, or ideas
There's a direct link between diet and heart disease. 日常饮食与心脏病有直接的关系。
Their links with Mexico are still strong. 他们与墨西哥的联系依然很密切。
diplomatic links between the two countries 两国的外交关系
B1 （因特网上的）链接
a connection between documents on the internet
Click on this link to visit our online bookstore. 请点击此链接访问我们的网上书店。
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- This research confirms the link between aggression and alcohol.
- The police have found no evidence of a terrorist link with the murder.
- There is a direct link between smoking and lung cancer.
- Strong trading links exist between us and many South American countries.
- Despite living in different countries, the two families have maintained close links.
(CHAIN)
环，环节，圈
one of the rings in a chain
link
verb [ T ] uk/lɪŋk/ us/lɪŋk/
B2 使联系；使相关联
to make a connection between two or more people, things, or ideas
The explosions are not thought to be linked in any way. 据信这些爆炸案之间没有任何联系。
The use of CFCs has been linked to the depletion of the ozone layer. 据认为臭氧层的减少与含氯氟烃的使用有关。
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- The vaccine has been linked to autism.
- The group has been linked with recent bombings.
- Police think the murders may be linked.
- The two events are linked in my mind.
- He has been linked with the pop star.
Phrasal verb
link (something) up （尤指为共同工作或运作）（使）建立联系，（使）结合，联合
to form a connection, especially in order to work or operate together
The organization's aim is to link up people from all over the country who are suffering from the disease. 该组织的目的是想把国内各地患有这种病的患者都联合起来。
We offer advice to Polish companies who want to link up with businesses in this country. 我们给那些希望与西方公司建立联系的波兰公司提供咨询。