link

join, combine, unite, connect, link, attach, couple, associate, relate

名词 link:

1. the means of connection between things linked in series
   同义词：nexus
2. a fastener that serves to join or connect
   同义词：linkup, tie, tie-in
3. the state of being connected
   同义词：connection, connectedness
4. a connecting shape
   同义词：connection, connexion
5. a unit of length equal to 1/100 of a chain
6. (computing) an instruction that connects one part of a program or an element on a list to another program or list
7. a channel for communication between groups
   同义词：liaison, contact, inter-group communication
8. a two-way radio communication system (usually microwave); part of a more extensive telecommunication network
   同义词：radio link
9. an interconnecting circuit between two or more locations for the purpose of transmitting and receiving data
   同义词：data link

动词 link:

1. make a logical or causal connection
   同义词：associate, tie in, relate, colligate, link up, connect
2. connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
   同义词：connect, tie, link up
3. be or become joined or united or linked
   同义词：connect, link up, join, unite
4. link with or as with a yoke
   同义词：yoke

1. We must question the value of our link with the university.
   我们要斟酌一下与这所大学联系有何价值。
2. All kinds of human experience testify to the close link between love and fear.
   人类的种种经验都证明了爱与怕之间的紧密联系。
3. Television stations around the world are linked by satellite.
   全世界的电视台通过卫星联系一起。
4. The road links all the new towns.
   这条路把所有的新城镇都连接起来了。
5. Is there a link between smoking and lung disease?
   吸烟与肺部疾病之间有关系吗？

link

n.（名词）
One of the rings or loops forming a chain.
环：组成链状物的环或节

A unit in a connected series of units:
环节：连接一系列单元的一个单元：
例句：
links of sausage; one link in a molecular chain.
香肠串；分子链的一段

A unit in a transportation or communications system.
环节：交通运输或信息传递系统中的一个单元
A connecting element; a tie or bond:
纽带，连接：连接的元素；联系或情结：
例句：
grandparents, our link with the past.
祖辈们，我们与过去的纽带

An association; a relationship:
关联；关系：
例句：
The Alumnae Association is my link to the school`s present administration.
女校友协会是我和现在学校行政部门之间的纽带

A causal, parallel, or reciprocal relationship; a correlation:
联系：因果关系、平行关系或相互关系；依存关系：
例句：
Researchers have detected a link between smoking and heart disease.
研究人员发现了吸烟和心脏病之间的关系

A cuff link.
袖口链扣
Abbr. li.A unit of length used in surveying, equal to 0.0 chain, 7.92 inches, or about 20.2 centimeters.
缩写 li.令：测量用长度单位，等于0.0测链，7.92英寸或约等于20.2厘米
A rod or lever transmitting motion in a machine.
连杆：机器中传递运动的连杆或杠杆
Computer Science An identifying term attached to an element in a system to facilitate connection to other identified elements.
【计算机科学】 连接，链路：系统元件上的识别项目，可简化同其他被识别项目的连接
v.tr.intr.（及物动词和不及物动词）
linked,link.ing,links
To connect or become connected with or as if with a link.See Synonyms at join
用环连接：用或似用环连接或使连接起来参见 join

来源：
Middle English linke
中古英语 linke
[of Scandinavian origin] ; akin to Old Norse hlekkr, .hlenkr
[源于斯堪的纳维亚语] ；类似于 古斯堪的纳维亚语 hlekkr, ·hlenkr

【引伸】
link.er
n.（名词）

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link
link 2

n.（名词）
A torch formerly used for lighting one`s way in the streets.
火把：旧时街上所用的为行人照明的火炬

来源：
Possibly from Medieval Latin linchinus, lichnus [candle]
可能源自 中世纪拉丁语 linchinus, lichnus [蜡烛]
from Latin lychnus
源自 拉丁语 lychnus
from Greek lukhnos [lamp] * see leuk-
源自 希腊语 lukhnos [灯] *参见 leuk-