coordination
/kəʊˌɔːdɪˈneɪʃən/noun
mass noun
1
- the organization of the different elements of a complex body or activity so as to enable them to work together effectively协调; 调和：
both countries agreed to intensify efforts at economic policy coordination.
两国同意在经济政策的协调上加强努力。
1.1
- cooperative effort resulting in an effective relationship合作; 协作：
action groups work in coordination with local groups to end rainforest destruction.
行动小组与地方组织合作以结束对热带雨林的破坏。
1.2
- the ability to use different parts of the body together smoothly and efficiently（身体的）协调能力：
changing from one foot position to another requires coordination and balance.
单脚站立时换到另一只脚需要身体的协调和平衡。
2
- Chemistry the linking of atoms by coordinate bonds【化】（通过配价键的）络合; 配位。
词源
mid 17th cent. （in the sense 'placing in the same rank'）： from French or from late Latin coordinatio（n-）, based on Latin ordo, ordin- 'order'.