relation

• 名词，指两个或多个人、群体或事物之间相互关联的方式或状态，也可指亲属关系或事物之间的相互影响。

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

1. Family memberA2formal

   A person who is connected to another by blood or marriage; a relative.

   亲戚

   • She visited her distant relations during the holidays.
   • He has no close relations living nearby.
   • The wedding brought together all the relations.

   同义词kinkinsmankinswomanrelative

2. Connection or linkB1formal

   The way in which two or more things are connected or related.

   关系

   • There is a close relation between diet and health.
   • The study examines the relation between poverty and crime.
   • They discussed the relation of the new law to business.

   同义词associationbondconnectioncorrelationinterconnectioninterrelationlinkrelationshiptie

3. RelationshipB1formal

   The state of being connected or associated with someone or something.

   关系

   • Their relation improved after the argument.
   • Business relations between the two countries are strong.
   • She explained the relation between the two events.

   同义词associationbondconnectioncorrelationlinkrelatednesstie