connexion

• 名词，表示事物、事件或思想之间的联系、关系或关联；也指物理上的连接方式或旅行中的中转、换乘点。

A noun referring to a link, relationship, or association between things, events, or ideas; also used for a physical means of joining or a transfer point in travel.

1. Connecting shapeB2formalbritish

   A physical link or joining element that connects two or more parts.

   连接件

   • The bridge serves as a connexion between the two islands.
   • The pipe's connexion was loose, causing a leak.
   • A strong connexion between the wires is essential for the circuit.

   同义词bondconnectorcouplingjointjunctionlinktie

2. Relation between things or eventsB2formalbritish

   A relationship or association between events, ideas, or objects, often involving causality or shared features.

   联系

   • There is a clear connexion between smoking and lung disease.
   • The study explored the connexion between diet and mood.
   • Historians debate the connexion between the two wars.

   同义词associationconnectioncorrelationinterrelationlinkrelationrelationshiptie

   反义词disassociationdisconnectiondisjunctionseparation

3. Bringing ideas together in memoryC1formalbritish

   The mental process of linking ideas or events together in memory or imagination.

   联想

   • The poem creates a connexion between love and loss.
   • Her mind made a sudden connexion between the two memories.
   • Art often relies on the connexion of abstract concepts.

   同义词associationlinkage

4. Instrumentality that connectsB2formalbritishIT

   A device or system that enables a link or communication between two points.

   连接装置

   • The internet connexion was restored after the outage.
   • This cable provides a direct connexion to the server.
   • The telephone connexion was poor during the storm.

   同义词connecterconnectiveconnector

5. Shifting from one form of transportation to anotherB1formalbritish

   The act of transferring from one vehicle or mode of transport to another during a journey.

   换乘

   • We missed our connexion in Chicago due to the delay.
   • The train connexion was seamless and on time.
   • She booked a flight with a short connexion in London.

   同义词changechangeoverinterchangetransfer

6. Act of bringing two things into contactB2formalbritish

   The action of establishing contact or communication between two entities.

   连接

   • The connexion of the two networks improved data sharing.
   • A proper connexion between the teams is vital for the project.
   • The diplomat facilitated a connexion between the two leaders.

   同义词attachmentconnectioncouplingjoiningjunctionunion