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English - Chinese
Relate
rəˈleɪt
Extremely common
800 - 900
800 - 900
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
与...相关, 叙述，讲述, 与某人建立联系, 使...相互关联
Relate meanings in Chinese
与...相关
Example:
This study relates to climate change.
这项研究与气候变化相关。
The book relates to my personal experiences.
这本书与我的个人经历相关。
Usage: FormalContext: Used in academic or professional settings to indicate a connection or relevance.
Note: This meaning often appears in discussions about research, literature, or topics where connections are being drawn.
叙述，讲述
Example:
She related the story of her trip to France.
她讲述了她去法国的故事。
He related his experiences during the war.
他叙述了他在战争中的经历。
Usage: InformalContext: Commonly used in storytelling or sharing personal experiences.
Note: This meaning emphasizes the act of telling or recounting events or stories.
与某人建立联系
Example:
I can relate to her struggles.
我能理解她的挣扎。
He finds it hard to relate to his peers.
他发现很难与同龄人建立联系。
Usage: InformalContext: Used in social contexts to express empathy or understanding.
Note: This use is often about emotional or psychological connections, indicating shared feelings or experiences.
使...相互关联
Example:
The teacher related the lesson to real-life examples.
老师将课程与现实生活的例子联系起来。
We need to relate our findings to the main hypothesis.
我们需要将我们的发现与主要假设联系起来。
Usage: FormalContext: Common in educational and professional environments where integration of ideas is necessary.
Note: This meaning emphasizes the action of connecting various pieces of information or concepts.
Relate's synonyms
connect
To establish a relationship or link between two or more things.
Example: I can connect to her experiences because I've been through something similar.
Note: While 'relate' often implies a personal connection or understanding, 'connect' can also refer to establishing a physical or logical link between things.
associate
To link or connect in the mind or imagination.
Example: I associate his name with that of a famous actor.
Note: While 'relate' can refer to personal connections or experiences, 'associate' often focuses on mental connections or relationships between ideas or concepts.
correlate
To have a mutual relationship or connection, especially a statistical one.
Example: Studies have shown that stress levels often correlate with poor sleep quality.
Note: While 'relate' can imply a broader range of connections, 'correlate' specifically refers to a statistical relationship or connection between variables.
link
To make a connection or association between two or more things.
Example: The author links the protagonist's struggles to societal issues.
Note: While 'relate' can involve personal connections, 'link' often refers to establishing a connection or relationship between different elements or ideas.
Relate expressions, common phrases
Relate to
To understand or feel empathy towards someone's experiences or feelings because of similar experiences of one's own.
Example: I can relate to her struggles as I have been through something similar.
Note: This phrase emphasizes a personal connection or shared experience with someone or something.
In relation to
Concerning or in connection with something; used to indicate the subject being discussed.
Example: In relation to your question about the project, I will provide an update during the meeting.
Note: This phrase is used to specify the context or topic being discussed, often in a formal or professional setting.
Relative to
Comparing something to something else in terms of a relationship or proportion.
Example: The cost of living in this city is high relative to other nearby towns.
Note: This phrase highlights a comparison between two things, usually in terms of a ratio or proportion.
Relate back to
To trace the origin or cause of something back to a previous event or situation.
Example: The current issue seems to relate back to the decision made last year.
Note: This phrase implies a connection between a current situation and a past event or decision.
Relate well with
To have a good or harmonious relationship with someone or a group of people.
Example: She relates well with children due to her friendly and understanding nature.
Note: This phrase emphasizes the ability to establish a positive connection or rapport with others.
Relate a story
To narrate or tell a story or account of something.
Example: He related a fascinating story about his adventures while traveling through South America.
Note: This phrase focuses on the act of storytelling or recounting an experience or event.
Relate directly to
To have a clear and immediate connection or relevance to something.
Example: The new policy changes relate directly to the feedback received from customers.
Note: This phrase indicates a specific and direct correlation between two aspects.
Closely related
Having a strong connection or association with each other.
Example: The two concepts are closely related and often discussed together in academic literature.
Note: This phrase denotes a significant and intimate connection between two or more things.
Relate everyday (slang) expressions
Get where someone is coming from
To understand or empathize with someone's perspective or feelings on a particular matter.
Example: I totally get where you're coming from, it must have been difficult for you.
Note: This slang expression goes beyond just 'relating' to someone. It implies a deeper level of empathy and understanding.
Click with someone
To quickly form a connection or bond with someone.
Example: I really clicked with her the moment we met.
Note: While 'relate' implies similarity or connection, 'click' suggests a more instantaneous and strong connection.
Be on the same wavelength
To share similar thoughts, feelings, or opinions with someone.
Example: We always seem to be on the same wavelength when it comes to music.
Note: While 'relate' is more general, 'on the same wavelength' specifically refers to being in sync or agreement with another person.
Vibe with
To have a positive connection or rapport with someone or something.
Example: I really vibe with his chill personality.
Note: While 'relate' can be used in various contexts, 'vibe with' specifically denotes feeling a positive energy or connection.
Hit it off
To immediately form a good relationship or connection with someone.
Example: We hit it off right away and have been friends ever since.
Note: Similar to 'click with someone', 'hit it off' implies a quick and strong connection that leads to a positive relationship.
Be in sync with
To be in agreement or alignment with someone or something.
Example: I feel like we're in sync with each other on this project.
Note: While 'relate' can be more about understanding, 'in sync with' specifically refers to being in harmony or agreement.
Jive with
To have a natural affinity or connection with someone or something, especially in terms of humor or personality.
Example: I really jive with her sense of humor.
Note: 'Jive with' is more specific than 'relate' and implies a sense of compatibility or shared enjoyment in certain aspects.
Relate - Examples
The article doesn't relate to the topic we are discussing.
这篇文章与我们正在讨论的话题无关。
The new evidence relates to the suspect's alibi.
新证据与嫌疑人的不在场证明有关。
The two stories relate to each other in a surprising way.
这两个故事以一种惊人的方式相互关联。
Relate grammar
Relate - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: relate
Conjugations
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): related
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): relating
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): relates
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): relate
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): relate
Syllables, Separation and Stress
relate Contains 2 syllables: re • late
Phonetic transcription: ri-ˈlāt
re late , ri ˈlāt (The red syllable is stressed)
Relate - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
relate: 800 - 900 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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