connexion
gb/kənˈɛkʃən/ us/kənˈɛkʃən/
B2
Engleză
kapcsolat, összefüggés, kapcsolatok, összeköttetések, csatlakozás, összeköttetés, viszony, szerelmi viszony
SUBSTANTIV
B2
ARCHAIC
1
kapcsolat
A2
Tipar de utilizare:
a/the connexion (between [thing] and [thing])
In older books you may see the spelling “connexion” instead of “connection.”
Régebbi könyvekben a „connection” helyett a „connexion” írásmóddal is találkozhatsz.
The company kept the traditional spelling “Connexion” in its name.
A cég megtartotta a hagyományos „Connexion” írásmódot a nevében.
This dictionary lists “connexion” as a variant of “connection.”
Exemple pentru cursanți
Connexion is an old spelling of connection.
A connexion a connection régi írásmódja.
Greșeală frecventă:
In modern English, connection is the standard spelling in most contexts.
Sens
spelling of connection
Colocații
close connexion
|direct connexion
|a connexion between
|in connexion with
Sinonime
connection (Standard modern spelling.)
Antonime
disconnection (The opposite idea of being connected.)
Teme
language
|writing
Definiție
Connexion is an old spelling of connection.
A less common spelling of connection, now mainly found in older British English and in some organization or place names.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
LITERARY
2
kapcsolat
A2
összefüggés
B1
Tipar de utilizare:
a connexion between [thing] and [thing]
Researchers found a connexion between poor sleep and reduced concentration.
A kutatók összefüggést találtak a rossz alvás és a csökkent koncentráció között.
She saw no connexion between the two incidents.
Nem látott kapcsolatot a két incidens között.
The article explores the connexion between language and identity.
Exemple pentru cursanți
There is a connexion between diet and health.
Kapcsolat van az étrend és az egészség között.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners often miss that connexion here means the same as connection, not a different word.
Sens
link or relationship
Colocații
a clear connexion
|a strong connexion
|a causal connexion
|a connexion between
|discover a connexion
|trace a connexion
Sinonime
link (Often slightly more general and informal.)
|
relationship (Common when talking about people or broader associations.)
Antonime
separation (Emphasizes being apart rather than linked.)
|
unrelatedness (No meaningful link exists.)
Teme
daily_life
|social
|thinking
Definiție
A connexion is a link between two things.
A link, relationship, or association between people, events, ideas, or things.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
FORMAL
3
kapcsolatok
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
[someone] has connexions (in/with [place/organization])
He got the interview through family connexions.
Családi kapcsolatok révén jutott interjúhoz.
Her political connexions opened doors that were closed to others.
Politikai kapcsolatai olyan ajtókat nyitottak meg előtte, amelyek mások előtt zárva maradtak.
Without local connexions, it was hard to find reliable suppliers.
Exemple pentru cursanți
She has many connexions in the city.
Sok kapcsolata van a városban.
Greșeală frecventă:
This sense is usually plural in modern use (connections); the spelling connexions is rare.
Sens
useful social contacts
Colocații
political connexions
|family connexions
|business connexions
|use one's connexions
|powerful connexions
|local connexions
Sinonime
contacts (More neutral; does not always imply influence.)
|
connections (Standard modern spelling; often implies advantage.)
Antonime
isolation (Lack of helpful social links.)
Teme
work
|business
|society
Definiție
Connexions are people you know who can help you.
A person’s social or professional contacts, especially ones that can help them get opportunities or influence decisions.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
FORMAL
4
csatlakozás
B1
Tipar de utilizare:
a connexion to [place] | make a connexion | miss a connexion
We missed our connexion in Paris and had to wait for the next train.
Lekéstük a csatlakozást Párizsban, és meg kellett várnunk a következő vonatot.
There is a morning rail connexion to the airport.
Van egy reggeli vasúti összeköttetés a repülőtérre.
Allow extra time if you need to make a connexion at a busy station.
Exemple pentru cursanți
I missed my connexion.
Lekéstem a csatlakozást.
Greșeală frecventă:
In everyday travel English, connection/connecting service is much more common than connexion.
Sens
transport link between services
Colocații
make a connexion
|miss a connexion
|a direct connexion
|a late connexion
|a connexion to
|a rail connexion
Sinonime
transfer (Focuses on the act of changing vehicles/services.)
|
connection (Standard modern spelling.)
Antonime
direct route (No change to another service is needed.)
Teme
travel
|transport
Definiție
A connexion is a transport service you take after another one.
A link between two transport services, such as a train, bus, or flight that you can catch after another one.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
TECHNICAL
5
kapcsolat
B1
Tipar de utilizare:
a connexion to [network/service] | lose a connexion
The report mentions an encrypted connexion to the server.
A jelentés egy titkosított kapcsolatról tesz említést a szerverhez.
The video kept buffering because the connexion was unstable.
A videó folyton akadozott, mert instabil volt a kapcsolat.
After the storm, the village had no phone connexion for two days.
Exemple pentru cursanți
My internet connexion is slow today.
Ma lassú az internetkapcsolatom.
Greșeală frecventă:
Modern technical English almost always uses connection rather than connexion.
Sens
phone or internet link
Colocații
internet connexion
|network connexion
|a stable connexion
|a secure connexion
|lose a connexion
|establish a connexion
Sinonime
connection (Standard modern spelling; overwhelmingly preferred.)
|
link (More general and less technical.)
Antonime
outage (A period when service is unavailable.)
Teme
technology
|communication
Definiție
A connexion is a link to the internet or a phone network.
A link to a communications network, such as a phone line or the internet.
SUBSTANTIV
C1
LITERARY
6
viszony
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
a connexion with [someone]
The novel hints at a secret connexion between the two characters.
A regény egy titkos viszonyra utal a két szereplő között.
Their brief connexion ended when he moved away.
Rövid viszonyuk véget ért, amikor elköltözött.
Rumors spread about his connexion with a rival’s spouse.
Greșeală frecventă:
This is a more literary sense; in everyday English, people usually say relationship or affair.
Sens
romantic or sexual relationship
Colocații
a secret connexion
|a brief connexion
|an illicit connexion
|a connexion with
|end a connexion
|begin a connexion
Sinonime
affair (Often implies cheating or secrecy.)
|
liaison (More formal; often used for discreet relationships.)
Antonime
friendship (A non-romantic relationship.)
Teme
relationships
|society
Definiție
A connexion can mean a secret romantic relationship.
A romantic or sexual relationship, especially one that is private or not officially recognized.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
connexion
IPA
GB/kənˈɛkʃən/
US/kənˈɛkʃən/
Silabe și accent
con - nex - ion (3 silabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (nex)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: connexion
- Plural: connexion, connexions
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
connexions
noun
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
connectivity
noun
interconnect
verb
interconnected
adjective
Expresii
in connexion with
1/ˈɪn kənˈɛkʃən wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
formal
related to; concerning
It means “about” or “related to.”
Exemple
- I am writing in connexion with your recent application.
- Questions were raised in connexion with the contract.
- He was interviewed in connexion with the incident.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- I am calling in connexion with your order.