links; linked; linking
links; linked; linking
Learner's definition of LINK
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a : to join or connect (two or more things, places, etc.) together连接 [+ object]
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A bridge links the island to the mainland.一座桥将那座岛和大陆连接起来。
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The rooms are linked by hallways.走廊将房间连接起来。
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He drew a line linking New York and/with/to Los Angeles on the map.他在地图上画了一条线，把纽约和洛杉矶连了起来。
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She linked (up) the paper clips to form a chain.她把回形别针穿成了一条链子。
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The elderly couple linked arms [=kept their bent arms hooked together at the elbow] as they walked down the street.老两口手挽着手在街上走。
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b : to connect (someone or something) to a system, network, etc.（与系统、网络等）连接；使连接 [+ object]
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The network links several terminals.这个网络与数个终端相连接。
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The computer is linked with/to the fax machine.那台电脑与传真机相连接。
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providing equipment to link (up) students to the Internet提供设备供学生上网
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a [+ object] : to show or prove that a person or thing is related to or involved with something说明（或证明）…有联系 b ◊ A thing or person that is linked to/with something is connected or related to it in some way.与…有关联
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High cholesterol is linked to an increased risk of heart attacks.高胆固醇与心脏病发作风险的增加有关联。
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He denied that his business partner was in any way linked to the theft.他否认自己的生意伙伴与那起盗窃案有任何关联。
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Scientists have discovered a gene that is linked to/with [=involved in] the development of Alzheimer's disease.科学家发现了一种与老年痴呆症发展相关的基因。
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Your raise is linked to your job performance. [=your raise is related to your job performance; the size of your raise is related to how well you do your job]薪水的涨幅与你的工作表现挂钩。
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He argues that poverty is directly/indirectly linked to/with certain health problems.他提出理由说明贫穷与某些健康问题有着直接/间接的联系。
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My fate is inextricably linked to hers. = Our fates are inextricably linked.我的命运和她的牢牢地拴在一起。
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: to cause (different groups, countries, etc.) to be joined together（使）联合，连在一起 [+ object]
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2 link /ˈlɪŋk/ noun
plural links
plural links
Learner's definition of LINK
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a : a relationship or connection between things（事物间的）联系，关系 -
Their research shows a link between high cholesterol and an increased risk of heart attacks. [=shows that high cholesterol causes an increased risk of heart attacks]他们的研究表明高胆固醇与心脏病发作风险的增加有关。
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Police have discovered/established a direct link between the two murders.警方发现/确定了这两起谋杀案之间的直接联系。
b : a relationship between people, groups, nations, etc.（人、组织、国家间的）关系 2
a : something that allows movement from one place to another（交通上的）联系 b : something that allows two or more people or things to communicate with each other通信手段 3
: a single part of a chain（链状物的）环，节，圈 —
often used figuratively常用作比喻 -
an important link in the chain of events [=an important event in a series of related events]一系列事件中的关键环节
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It is the weak link [=the least strong or successful part] in the company's line of products.这是公司系列产品的薄弱环节。
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the weakest link in a computer network [=the part of a computer network that is most likely to fail]计算机网络中最容易出问题的环节
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US : a long, narrow piece of sausage in a series of connected pieces
also : a small sausage that is long and narrow一节香肠