Relate



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解释

GRE 红宝书

• v. 讲述;有关联
• ［英］ v. 讲述 ( tell) ; 有关联 ( show a connection between)
• ［例］ It is difficulty to relate cause and effect in this case ( 因果关系没法相连) .

Webster Collegiate

verb (related; relating)

• Etymology: Latin relatus (past participle of referre to carry back), from re- + latus, past participle of ferre to carry — more at tolerate, bear
• Date: 15th century
• transitive verb
  • 1. to give an account of ; tell
  • 2. to show or establish logical or causal connection between <seeks to relate crime to poverty>
• intransitive verb
  • 1. to apply or take effect retroactively — usually used with back<the law relates back to the initial date of decision>
  • 2. to have relationship or connection <the readings relate to his lectures>
  • 3. to have or establish a relationship ; interact <the way a child relates to a teacher>
  • 4. to respond especially favorably <can't relate to that kind of music>
• ? relatable adjective
• ? relater or relator noun

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