relate
v
1 [Tn, Tw, Dn.pr, Dpr.w]
~ sth (to sb) (fml 文) give an account of (facts, experiences, etc); tell (a story, etc) 敘述(事實、 經歷等); 講(故事等)
relate the events of the last week 敘述上周發生的事
She related (to them) how it happened. 她(給他們)講那事發生的經過.
2
(a) [Tn, Tn.pr]
~ sth to/with sth connect (two things) in thought or meaning; associate sth with sth (在思想上或意義上)將(兩事物)聯系起來; 將某事物與另一事物相聯系
It is difficult to relate cause and effect in this case. 這個案件中的動機與效果很難聯系起來.
The report relates high wages to/with labour shortages. 該報告把工資高與勞動力短缺聯系在一起了.
(b) [Ipr] ~ to sb/sth be connected with sb/sth else; refer to sb/sth 與他人[他事物]有關; 涉及某人[某事物]
Wealth is seldom related to happiness. 財富鮮與幸福相關.
statements relating to his resignation 與他辭職一事有關的說法
Does the new law relate only to theft? 新法規是否只涉及盜竊案?
3 [Ipr] ~ to sb/sth be able to understand and sympathize with sb/sth 能理解并同情某人[某事物]
Some adults can't relate to children. 有些成年人不理解兒童的想法.
I just can't relate to (ie appreciate) punk music. 我對蓬克搖滾音樂簡直一竅不通.
4 (idm 習語) strange to relate/say => strange.
?? 考研助記
ship 關系
?? 擴展釋義
*[ri'leit]vt. 講, 敘述, 使互相關聯vi. 有關, 符合, 相處得好相關詞組: relate sth to sth relate with the facts
?? 醫學釋義
敘述,聯系,有關
?? 同詞根單詞
gesturen. 手勢,姿勢;舉止,動作;〔古語〕儀態;[計算機]光筆指令;
vt. 做手勢;
vi. 用手勢表現,表達或指導;