connection

1. N-VAR A connection is a relationship between two things, people, or groups. 關系

There was no evidence of a connection between BSE and the brain diseases recently confirmed in cats. 沒有有關瘋牛病和最近證實的貓類腦部疾病之間的關系的證據(jù)。

I felt a strong connection between us. 我感覺到了我們之間的強烈關系。

2. N-COUNT A connection is a joint where two wires or pipes are joined together. 連接處

Check all radiators for small leaks, especially round pipework connections. 檢查所有的暖氣設備，尤其是圓形管道的接頭處，看是否有小裂縫。

3. N-COUNT If a place has good road, rail, or air connections, many places can be directly reached from there by car, train, or plane. (道路、軌道、航道) 連接

Mexico City has excellent air and rail connections to the rest of the country. 墨西哥城有很好的空運和鐵路連接全國各地。

4. N-COUNT If you get a connection at a station or airport, you catch a train, bus, or plane, after getting off another train, bus, or plane, in order to continue your trip. (火車、輪船、飛機等的) 聯(lián)運

My flight was late and I missed the connection. 我乘坐的航班晚點了，因此我錯過了聯(lián)運航班。