to relate
01
关联, 建立联系
to make or show a logical connection between two things
Ditransitive: to relate sth to sth
例子
The scientist was able to relate the observed patterns in the data to the underlying principles of the experiment.
科学家能够将数据中观察到的模式与实验的基本原理联系起来。
The teacher encouraged students to relate mathematical concepts to real-world applications for better understanding.
老师鼓励学生将数学概念与现实世界的应用联系起来，以便更好地理解。
02
关联, 与...有关
to be linked or connected in a cause-and-effect relationship
Transitive: to relate to a cause or outcome
例子
The rise in global temperatures relates directly to increased carbon emissions from human activities.
全球气温的上升与人类活动导致的碳排放增加直接相关。
Poor nutrition can relate to various health issues.
营养不良可能与各种健康问题相关。
03
讲述, 叙述
to narrate or recount a story, event, or series of events
Transitive: to relate a narrative
例子
Grandparents often relate enchanting tales from their youth, painting vivid pictures of a bygone era.
祖父母经常讲述他们年轻时的迷人故事，描绘过去时代的生动画面。
The historian skillfully relates the events leading to the revolution.
历史学家巧妙地讲述了导致革命的事件。
04
有亲属关系, 有血缘关系
to have a familial connection through shared ancestry, blood relations, or marriage
Intransitive: to relate through a common factor
例子
Siblings relate to each other through a shared family history and common lineage.
兄弟姐妹通过共同的家族历史和共同的血统彼此相关。
As cousins, they relate not only through blood but also through the shared experiences of growing up in the same family.
作为堂兄弟姐妹，他们不仅通过血缘相关，而且还通过在同一个家庭中成长的共同经历。
05
建立联系, 产生共鸣
to establish a meaningful connection or relationship with someone based on shared experiences, emotions, or understanding
Transitive: to relate to sb | to relate to someone's emotions
例子
Despite their differences, the siblings have always been able to relate to each other on a personal level.
尽管存在差异，兄弟姐妹们总是能够在个人层面上相互理解。
As lifelong friends, they share a deep bond and can easily relate to each other's joys and sorrows.
作为终身的朋友，他们有着深厚的联系，可以很容易地理解彼此的快乐和悲伤。
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