英語

connection

gb/kənˈɛkʃən/ us/kənˈɛkʃən/
A2 英語
~ 1400
語義
0件の語義
名詞 B1 relation
1

Relationship or link between things

A way in which two or more people, things, or ideas are related.

用法パターン: a connection between [something] and [something]
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'connection' with 'contact' when referring to people they know; 'contact' usually means someone you can reach, while 'connection' refers to the relationship or link itself.
類義語
relationship (Often broader and more emotional; not always implying a physical or logical link.) | link (More technical or structural, especially for physical or digital contexts.)
対義語
separation (Refers to the state of being apart or disconnected.)
コロケーション
close connection |strong connection |direct connection |emotional connection |connection between |connection with
テーマ
relationships |communication |society |core_vocabulary
例文
  • There is a strong connection between diet and health.
  • She felt an instant connection with her new colleagues.
  • The police found a connection between the suspect and the crime.
  • This research explores the connection between climate change and migration.
  • Their friendship is built on a deep emotional connection.
学習者向け例文
  • There is a connection between smoking and cancer.
  • I have a good connection with my teacher.
  • He sees a connection between the two ideas.
  • We have a close connection with our neighbors.
名詞 A2 entity
2

Link for communication or transport

A way to communicate or travel from one place to another.

用法パターン: a connection to [a place/system]
よくある間違い:
Learners may confuse 'connection' with 'signal'; 'signal' refers to the strength of transmission, while 'connection' refers to the existence of a link.
類義語
link (Can refer to a physical, electronic, or abstract tie enabling communication or travel.) | access (Focuses on the ability to reach or use something rather than the link itself.)
対義語
disconnection (Refers to the loss of a link for communication or travel.)
コロケーション
internet connection |flight connection |train connection |phone connection
テーマ
technology |travel |communication |transportation
例文
  • The internet connection is very slow today.
  • We missed our connection in Paris and had to wait for the next flight.
  • The phone connection was poor during the storm.
  • There is no direct train connection between these cities.
学習者向け例文
  • My internet connection is bad.
  • We have a good phone connection now.
  • I missed my flight connection.
  • This city has a train connection to the capital.
名詞 B2 entity
3

Helpful contact person

Someone you know who can help you get information, jobs, or other benefits.

用法パターン: a connection in [an organization/industry/place]
よくある間違い:
Learners may confuse 'connection' with 'relationship'; here it specifically means someone who can provide help or advantage.
類義語
contact (More general; not necessarily someone influential.) | ally (Suggests active support rather than just acquaintance.)
対義語
stranger (A person you do not know and have no relationship with.)
コロケーション
business connections |political connections |use connections
テーマ
business |networking |work |relationships
例文
  • She used her political connections to get the job.
  • I have a few connections in the music industry.
  • Connections can be important when starting a business.
学習者向け例文
  • He has good connections in the city government.
  • I have a connection who can help you find work.
  • She used her connections to get tickets.
名詞 technical B1 entity
4

Point where parts are joined

The place where two things join together, like wires or pipes.

類義語
joint (Often refers to mechanical parts rather than electronic ones.) | junction (More formal or technical; often used in engineering contexts.)
対義語
break (The point where something is no longer joined.)
コロケーション
electrical connection |pipe connection
テーマ
technology |engineering |science |core_vocabulary
例文
  • Check all the electrical connections before turning on the power.
  • The plumber fixed the leaking pipe connection.
  • Loose connections can cause the machine to stop working.
学習者向け例文
  • The wire has a bad connection.
  • The pipe connection is broken.
  • Check the cable connections before use.
文法
辞書形
connection
IPA
GB/kənˈɛkʃən/
US/kənˈɛkʃən/
音節・強勢
con - nec - tion (3音節)
Stress on 2nd syllable (nec)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: connection
  • Plural: connection, connections
関連語
Forms
connections noun
Core family
connect verb A2 connected adjective
Related words
reconnect verb connector noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
disconnect verb B1 disconnected adjective unconnected adjective
Advanced or less common
connectivity noun connective adjective
表現

establish a connection

1
/ɪstˈæblɪʃ ə kənˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase

Create link or relationship

To start a link or relationship between people, things, or systems.

例文
  • The project aims to establish a connection between schools and local businesses.
  • We established a secure connection to the server.

in connection with

1
/ˈɪn kənˈɛkʃən wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase

Relating to something mentioned

About something; related to something else mentioned.

例文
  • He was arrested in connection with the robbery.
  • They are studying problems in connection with urban growth.

lose connection

1
/lˈuz kənˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase

Interrupt communication link or relationship

To have communication stop suddenly, or for a relationship to weaken.

例文
  • We lost connection during the video call.
  • Over time, I lost connection with my old friends.

make a connection

1
/mˈeɪk ə kənˈɛkʃən/
fixed phrase

Realize relationship between things

To understand that two things are related.

例文
  • I finally made the connection between his absence and the missing files.
  • She made a connection between her diet and her health issues.

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