relation

KK [riˋleʃən] /ɹiˈleɪʃən/

名词

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关系、关联
There is a clear relation between sleep quality and mood.
睡眠品质与情绪之间有明显的关系。
2
往来、交往、邦交常用复数
The two countries restored diplomatic relations after decades of silence.
两国在数十年的沉寂之后恢复了外交关系。
3
亲戚、亲属
She invited every relation she could think of to the wedding.
她把想得到的每个亲戚都请来参加婚礼。
4
性关系常用复数、委婉
He denied having relations with anyone at the office.
他否认与办公室里的任何人有性关系。
5
叙述、陈述正式
His relation of the accident differed from the witness reports.
他对这场事故的叙述与证人的说法并不一致。

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关于、就…而言
The report says little in relation to the rising costs.
这份报告对于成本上涨几乎没有提及。