link
link — 名詞
1. a situation where different individuals, groups, or events are connected, so tha
關聯
事物之間的關係或聯繫
a situation where different individuals, groups, or events are connected, so that one has an effect on the other
Studies have shown a clear link between regular exercise and better mental health.
研究顯示，規律運動與心理健康之間有明確的關聯。
collocation: link between [X] and [Y]
The police are looking for a link between the two robberies last week.
警方正在尋找上週兩起搶案之間的關聯。
collocation: find a link between
There was no direct link between the factory closure and the fall in house prices.
工廠關閉與房價下跌之間沒有直接的關聯。
Ishaan discovered a surprising link between his grandfather and a famous musician.
Ishaan 發現他的祖父與一位知名音樂家之間存在令人驚訝的關聯。
A strong link exists between poverty and the quality of education children receive.
貧窮與兒童所受教育品質之間存在密切的關聯。
- connection
broader and more general than 'link'; can be physical, social, or logical
- tie
stronger and more personal, often used for family or social bonds
- relationship
focuses on the way things affect each other; more formal than 'link'
- disconnection
the state of not being linked or related
文法句型
link + between + plural noun
link + between + noun + and + noun
link + to + noun
用法筆記
Commonly appears in research and news contexts. The pattern 'link between X and Y' is the most frequent; 'link to Y' is also used when Y is the main focus.
常見錯誤
2. a clickable word, picture, or section of text on a web page or inside an email,
超連結
可點擊的網頁連結
a clickable word, picture, or section of text on a web page or inside an email, which takes you to another page, website, or file when selected
Click on the link at the bottom of the page to see the full report.
點擊頁面底端的超連結即可查看完整報告。
collocation: click on the link
Stephanie sent me a link to a short video about how to bake bread.
Stephanie 傳了一個烤麵包教學影片的超連結給我。
collocation: link to [something]
The link to the conference registration form was broken, so I emailed the organizers.
會議報名表的超連結壞了，所以我寫信給主辦單位。
Every chapter in the online textbook has a link to a practice quiz.
線上教科書的每一章都有一個連到練習測驗的超連結。
Adisa included a link to her online portfolio in the job application email.
Adisa 在求職信中附上了個人作品集的超連結。
文法句型
link + to + noun
click on + link
用法筆記
In everyday speech, often shortened to just 'link'. 'Hyperlink' is the technical term but is less common in casual conversation.
常見錯誤
3. one of the separate metal rings that are joined together to form a chain
鏈環
構成鏈條的單一金屬環
one of the separate metal rings that are joined together to form a chain
One link of the bicycle chain had rusted and needed to be replaced.
腳踏車鏈條的一個鏈環生鏽了，需要更換。
collocation: link of the chain
Each link in the necklace was made of silver and carefully polished by hand.
項鍊的每一個鏈環都是銀製的，而且經過仔細的手工拋光。
The chain broke because a single link could not hold the weight of the load.
鏈條斷了，因為其中一個鏈環承受不住貨物的重量。
Maja counted forty-two links on the anchor chain before it disappeared into the water.
Maja 數了錨鏈上的鏈環，總共有四十二個，之後鏈條就沒入水中了。
文法句型
link + of + noun
用法筆記
Also used figuratively in fixed expressions: 'a link in the chain' (a stage in a process) and 'the weak link' (the most vulnerable part of a system).
link — 動詞
1. to show or suggest that several people, things, or situations relate to each oth
連結；關聯
顯示事物之間有關係
to show or suggest that several people, things, or situations relate to each other, particularly where one causes or affects the other
Scientists have linked the outbreak of the disease to contaminated water supplies.
科學家將該疾病的爆發與受污染的水源連結起來。
grammar: link [X] to [Y] for causal relationship
The study links higher levels of education with better job opportunities.
這項研究將較高的教育程度與更好的就業機會連結在一起。
grammar: link [X] with [Y]
Felipe's research linked stress at work to poor sleep quality among office staff.
Felipe 的研究將工作壓力與辦公室員工的睡眠品質不佳連結起來。
No evidence has linked the suspect directly to the crime.
目前沒有證據將這名嫌疑人與該犯罪案件直接連結起來。
The two events are linked by a common cause that researchers are still investigating.
這兩個事件是由研究人員仍在調查的一個共同原因所連結起來的。
- separate
to show or prove that things are not connected
文法句型
link + noun + to + noun
link + noun + with + noun
be linked + to/with + noun
用法筆記
Often used in academic and journalistic writing. The passive construction ('X is linked to Y') is very common when the relationship is established by research rather than asserted by the speaker.
常見錯誤
2. to join two or more objects, places, or systems together using a physical connec
連接
以實體方式將兩物接合
to join two or more objects, places, or systems together using a physical connection such as a road, pipe, cable, or rope
A new high-speed railway will link the capital with the coastal cities.
一條新的高速鐵路將把首都與沿海城市連接起來。
grammar: link [place] with [place] for physical connection
The two buildings are linked by a glass walkway on the third floor.
這兩棟建築物在三樓由一條玻璃走道連接。
passive: be linked by [physical structure]
Liang linked his laptop to the projector before starting the presentation.
Liang 在開始簡報之前將筆電連接到投影機。
The islands are linked by a bridge that was built ten years ago.
這些島嶼由一座十年前建造的橋樑連接。
These bicycle trailers link together easily using a simple metal hook.
這些腳踏車拖車用一個簡單的金屬鉤就能輕鬆連接在一起。
- disconnect
to separate things that were previously joined
- detach
to remove one thing from another
文法句型
link + noun + to/with + noun
link + plural noun + together
用法筆記
When a person is the subject, the object is typically two or more physical items being joined. When a thing is the subject, the verb describes the existing connection between places or structures.
常見錯誤
3. to create a connection from one electronic document, web page, or social media p
設連結
在文件或網頁中加入可點選的連結
to create a connection from one electronic document, web page, or social media post to another, so that users can go to the other one by clicking
You can link your YouTube channel to your personal website.
你可以將你的 YouTube 頻道連結到個人網站。
grammar: link [account] to [website]
The article links to a government report that contains the original data.
這篇文章連結到一份含有原始資料的政府報告。
grammar: link to [source]
Hoa linked each travel blog photo to a map of where it was taken.
Hoa 將旅遊部落格中的每張照片都連結到拍攝地點的地圖。
When you link the spreadsheet to the presentation, any changes update automatically.
當你將試算表連結到簡報時，任何變更都會自動更新。
The website links to several online courses that are free for students.
該網站連結到幾個對學生免費的線上課程。
文法句型
link + noun + to + noun
link + to + noun
用法筆記
The preposition 'to' is required when specifying the destination. Unlike verb sense 1, this sense does not use 'with' to introduce the target.