link
/lɪŋk/ (bre, ipa) · /lɪŋk/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈliŋk/ (ame, mw)
link — noun
1. a situation where different individuals, groups, or events are connected, so tha
a situation where different individuals, groups, or events are connected, so that one has an effect on the other
Studies have shown a clear link between regular exercise and better mental health.
collocation: link between [X] and [Y]
The police are looking for a link between the two robberies last week.
collocation: find a link between
There was no direct link between the factory closure and the fall in house prices.
Ishaan discovered a surprising link between his grandfather and a famous musician.
A strong link exists between poverty and the quality of education children receive.
- connection
broader and more general than 'link'; can be physical, social, or logical
- tie
stronger and more personal, often used for family or social bonds
- relationship
focuses on the way things affect each other; more formal than 'link'
- disconnection
the state of not being linked or related
文法句型
link + between + plural noun
link + between + noun + and + noun
link + to + noun
用法筆記
Commonly appears in research and news contexts. The pattern 'link between X and Y' is the most frequent; 'link to Y' is also used when Y is the main focus.
常見錯誤
2. a clickable word, picture, or section of text on a web page or inside an email,
a clickable word, picture, or section of text on a web page or inside an email, which takes you to another page, website, or file when selected
Click on the link at the bottom of the page to see the full report.
collocation: click on the link
Stephanie sent me a link to a short video about how to bake bread.
collocation: link to [something]
The link to the conference registration form was broken, so I emailed the organizers.
Every chapter in the online textbook has a link to a practice quiz.
Adisa included a link to her online portfolio in the job application email.
文法句型
link + to + noun
click on + link
用法筆記
In everyday speech, often shortened to just 'link'. 'Hyperlink' is the technical term but is less common in casual conversation.
常見錯誤
3. one of the separate metal rings that are joined together to form a chain
one of the separate metal rings that are joined together to form a chain
One link of the bicycle chain had rusted and needed to be replaced.
collocation: link of the chain
Each link in the necklace was made of silver and carefully polished by hand.
The chain broke because a single link could not hold the weight of the load.
Maja counted forty-two links on the anchor chain before it disappeared into the water.
文法句型
link + of + noun
用法筆記
Also used figuratively in fixed expressions: 'a link in the chain' (a stage in a process) and 'the weak link' (the most vulnerable part of a system).
link — verb
1. to show or suggest that several people, things, or situations relate to each oth
to show or suggest that several people, things, or situations relate to each other, particularly where one causes or affects the other
Scientists have linked the outbreak of the disease to contaminated water supplies.
grammar: link [X] to [Y] for causal relationship
The study links higher levels of education with better job opportunities.
grammar: link [X] with [Y]
Felipe's research linked stress at work to poor sleep quality among office staff.
No evidence has linked the suspect directly to the crime.
The two events are linked by a common cause that researchers are still investigating.
- separate
to show or prove that things are not connected
文法句型
link + noun + to + noun
link + noun + with + noun
be linked + to/with + noun
用法筆記
Often used in academic and journalistic writing. The passive construction ('X is linked to Y') is very common when the relationship is established by research rather than asserted by the speaker.
常見錯誤
2. to join two or more objects, places, or systems together using a physical connec
to join two or more objects, places, or systems together using a physical connection such as a road, pipe, cable, or rope
A new high-speed railway will link the capital with the coastal cities.
grammar: link [place] with [place] for physical connection
The two buildings are linked by a glass walkway on the third floor.
passive: be linked by [physical structure]
Liang linked his laptop to the projector before starting the presentation.
The islands are linked by a bridge that was built ten years ago.
These bicycle trailers link together easily using a simple metal hook.
- disconnect
to separate things that were previously joined
- detach
to remove one thing from another
文法句型
link + noun + to/with + noun
link + plural noun + together
用法筆記
When a person is the subject, the object is typically two or more physical items being joined. When a thing is the subject, the verb describes the existing connection between places or structures.
常見錯誤
3. to create a connection from one electronic document, web page, or social media p
to create a connection from one electronic document, web page, or social media post to another, so that users can go to the other one by clicking
You can link your YouTube channel to your personal website.
grammar: link [account] to [website]
The article links to a government report that contains the original data.
grammar: link to [source]
Hoa linked each travel blog photo to a map of where it was taken.
When you link the spreadsheet to the presentation, any changes update automatically.
The website links to several online courses that are free for students.
文法句型
link + noun + to + noun
link + to + noun
用法筆記
The preposition 'to' is required when specifying the destination. Unlike verb sense 1, this sense does not use 'with' to introduce the target.