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communicate

UK //kəˈmjuː.nɪ.keɪt//US //kəˈmjuː.nə.keɪt//

词源

源自拉丁语 'communicare',意为'分享、使共同',由 'com-'(共同)和 'munus'(礼物、职责)组成。16世纪进入英语。

verb

❶ 通过语言、文字或行为传递信息或想法,使他人理解你的意思。可以是口头、书面或非语言的形式。

“We communicate with each other through emails every day.”

(我们每天通过电子邮件互相交流。)

“Parents should learn how to communicate effectively with their children.”

(父母应该学会如何与孩子有效沟通。)

❶ 指两个空间或物体相互连接,允许人或物通过。常用于描述房间、建筑或系统的物理连接。

“The living room communicates with the kitchen through a wide archway.”

(客厅通过一个宽阔的拱门与厨房相连。)

“These two lakes communicate via an underground channel.”

(这两个湖泊通过一条地下渠道相连。)

同义词:convey, transmit, share, express, relay

常见短语

communicate with — 与某人交流或联系,可以是面对面、通过电话或其他通讯方式。

“It's important for doctors to communicate with patients in simple terms.”

(医生用简单的语言与患者沟通很重要。)

communicate effectively — 指清晰、准确地传递信息,确保对方能正确理解你的意思。

“Leaders must communicate effectively to inspire their teams.”

(领导者必须有效沟通才能激励团队。)