relationship

• 名词，指两个或多个人、群体或事物之间的关联方式或相互联系的状态；也指人与人之间的情感或亲属关系。

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.

   关系

   • 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.

   同义词affinityassociationbondchemistryconnectioninteractionlinkrapportunderstanding

2. Romantic or intimate connectionA2formal

   A romantic or sexual friendship between two people.

   恋爱关系

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

   同义词affairattachmentcourtshipintimacyinvolvementliaisonlove affairromance

3. Connection between thingsB1formal

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

   关系

   • 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.

   同义词associationbondconnectioncorrelationinterdependenceinterrelationlinkrelationtie