relationship
noun [ C ] uk/rɪˈleɪ.ʃən.ʃɪp/ us/rɪˈleɪ.ʃən.ʃɪp/
(CONNECTION)
B2 关系；联系；关联
the way in which two things are connected
Scientists have established the relationship between lung cancer and smoking. 科学家们已经证明了肺癌和吸烟之间的联系。
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- Her relationship isn't good with her father, but she's very close to her mother.
- Lack of trust is very destructive in a relationship.
- The relationship was never going to work, but it was fun while it lasted.
- What do you look for in a relationship?
- She knew he fancied her, but preferred to keep their relationship platonic.
(FRIENDSHIP)
B1 （人们彼此的）关系，感情关系
the way in which two or more people feel and behave towards each other
He has a very good relationship with his uncle. 他和他叔叔的感情很深。
B1 浪漫关系;情爱关系;（常指）性关系
a close romantic friendship between two people, often a sexual one
Have you had any serious relationships in the past year? 过去一年中你有没有正经八百地同谁谈过恋爱？
a love/hate relationship 又爱又恨的关系（或感受）
a relationship in which you have feelings of love and hate for someone or something
(FAMILY CONNECTION)
亲属关系;家属关系;姻亲关系
the family connection between people
The judge asked the witness what the relationship was between her and the victim. 法官问证人她跟受害者有什么亲戚关系。