relationship

• Существительное, обозначающее способ связи двух или более людей, групп или вещей, или состояние связанности.

A noun referring to the way in which two or more people, groups, or things are connected, or the state of being connected.

1. Connection between peopleA2formal

   The way in which two or more people or groups feel about each other and behave towards each other.

   Отношения

   • They have a very close relationship with their grandparents.
   • The relationship between the manager and the staff is professional.
   • Building a good relationship takes time and effort.

   Синонимыaffinityassociationbondchemistryconnectioninteractionlinkrapportunderstanding

2. Romantic or intimate connectionA2formal

   A romantic or sexual friendship between two people.

   Отношения

   • She is in a serious relationship with her boyfriend.
   • They ended their relationship after five years.
   • A healthy relationship requires trust and communication.

   Синонимыaffairattachmentcourtshipintimacyinvolvementliaisonlove affairromance

3. Connection between thingsB1formal

   The way in which two or more things are connected or affect each other.

   Связь

   • There is a direct relationship between exercise and good health.
   • The study examines the relationship between income and education.
   • Scientists are exploring the relationship between diet and disease.

   Синонимыassociationbondconnectioncorrelationinterdependenceinterrelationlinkrelationtie