relate
/rɪˈleɪt/
CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #4446 in the learning path
有关；使有联系
Definitions
v. To have or establish a connection between things.
有关；使有联系
v. To understand someone's feelings through similar personal experience.
理解；产生共鸣
v. To tell someone about events or experiences.
讲述；叙述
Example
I can relate to your fear of flying.
我能理解你对坐飞机的恐惧。
Researchers should relate their findings to existing evidence before drawing conclusions about the causes of unemployment.
研究人员在对失业原因下结论之前，应将研究结果与现有证据联系起来。
Collocations
- relate to
- relate A to B
- relate an experience
Word family
- related (adj.)
- relation (n.)
- relationship (n.)
- unrelated (adj.)
Synonyms
- connect
- recount
Usage tip
relate to可指“与……有关”，也可指“产生共鸣”。
FAQ
- What does relate mean?
- To have or establish a connection between things. To understand someone's feelings through similar personal experience. To tell someone about events or experiences.
- How is relate pronounced?
- UK /rɪˈleɪt/, US /rɪˈleɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
