well-connected

well-connected — 形容詞

1. describes a person who has friends, relatives, or acquaintances that occupy infl

1.形容詞B2
釋義

人脈廣的

擁有重要或有影響力的人脈

describes a person who has friends, relatives, or acquaintances that occupy influential positions, creating opportunities or advantages through those relationships

例句

Reuben's aunt is a judge, so his family is quite well-connected in legal circles.

Reuben 的阿姨是法官，所以他們家在司法圈人脈很廣。

well-connected in [professional circles]

A well-connected consultant landed the deal because she knew every board member personally.

一位人脈廣的顧問因為認識每一位董事會成員而拿到了這筆生意。

attributive: well-connected + noun (consultant)

同義詞
  • 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

反義詞
  • 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

❌He is well-connect with the mayor.
✅He is well-connected with the mayor.
💡The compound adjective always ends with -ed, like 'well-known' or 'well-educated'.

2. describes a town, area, or building that is easy to reach because it lies close

2.形容詞B2
釋義

交通便利的

能方便透過道路、鐵路、飛機等抵達

describes a town, area, or building that is easy to reach because it lies close to major roads, railway stations, or airports

例句

Lara chose that hotel because the area is well-connected by bus and metro lines.

Lara 選擇那間飯店，因為那一帶有公車和捷運，交通便利。

predicative: [place] is well-connected by [transit]

The convention centre is well-connected, with a highway exit just two blocks away.

這個會議中心交通便利，高速公路出口距離這裡只有兩條街。

collocation: well-connected by road / highway

同義詞
  • 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

反義詞
  • 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.

常見錯誤

❌My uncle is well-connected.' (meaning he is easy to reach by transport)
✅The hotel is well-connected.
💡When describing a person, 'well-connected' refers to influential contacts, not transport access.