well-connected
well-connected — adjective
1. describes a person who has friends, relatives, or acquaintances that occupy infl
describes a person who has friends, relatives, or acquaintances that occupy influential positions, creating opportunities or advantages through those relationships
Reuben's aunt is a judge, so his family is quite well-connected in legal circles.
well-connected in [professional circles]
A well-connected consultant landed the deal because she knew every board member personally.
attributive: well-connected + noun (consultant)
Tamar's former professor introduced her to a well-connected publisher in New York.
Being well-connected helped Chidi secure funding for his community health project.
Mert comes from a well-connected family that owns several media companies.
- influential
focuses on the person's own power; 'well-connected' focuses on their access through others
- plugged in
informal; suggests being actively connected to a specific scene or industry
- networked
emphasises professional rather than personal or family connections
- disconnected
lacking useful social or professional ties
- isolated
implies being cut off from influential circles altogether
用法筆記
Frequently used in professional, political, or social contexts to imply access to opportunities through personal relationships rather than through formal qualifications or merit.
常見錯誤
2. describes a town, area, or building that is easy to reach because it lies close
describes a town, area, or building that is easy to reach because it lies close to major roads, railway stations, or airports
Lara chose that hotel because the area is well-connected by bus and metro lines.
predicative: [place] is well-connected by [transit]
The convention centre is well-connected, with a highway exit just two blocks away.
collocation: well-connected by road / highway
This well-connected business district has direct flights to more than thirty countries.
Élise and her partner bought a flat in a well-connected suburb near a train station.
A city that is well-connected by rail attracts more commuters and tourists each year.
- accessible
broader; can describe ease of entry without focusing specifically on transport routes
- reachable
more general; can also apply to communication or distance
- conveniently located
common in real-estate descriptions; sounds more formal
- remote
far from transport links or urban centres
- inaccessible
difficult or impossible to reach by any means
- isolated
cut off from transport networks
用法筆記
Used only for locations, buildings, or areas — never for people in this sense. Commonly appears in real-estate listings and travel guides.