linkage
linkage — noun
- linkagesingular
- linkagesplural
1. a way in which two or more things are joined or related, or the act of joining t
a way in which two or more things are joined or related, or the act of joining them in this way
Scientists found a clear linkage between sugary drinks and tooth decay in children.
linkage between X and Y for a relationship
Pedro studied the linkage of climate change to longer wildfire seasons.
linkage of X to Y
The report describes a strong linkage between poor housing and ill health.
Amira's research showed no direct linkage between the two ancient languages.
Voters questioned the linkage between higher taxes and better public services.
- connection
more everyday and general; 'linkage' sounds more formal or technical
- link
a single tie between two things; 'linkage' can mean the whole pattern of ties
- association
stresses that two things tend to appear together, not that one causes the other
- separation
being kept apart rather than joined
文法句型
linkage between X and Y
linkage of X
用法筆記
Often followed by 'between' (two things) or 'of … to …'. Common with adjectives like 'close', 'direct', 'strong', or 'clear' that rate how firm the connection is.
常見錯誤
2. a set of connected rods, bars, or other parts in a machine that pass movement or
a set of connected rods, bars, or other parts in a machine that pass movement or force from one part to another
Christopher oiled the steering linkage before testing the old tractor in the field.
steering linkage collocation
A worn linkage made the gear lever stiff and hard to push.
The robot's arm moves through a linkage of small metal bars and joints.
Gita designed a simple linkage to turn the motor's spin into an up-and-down motion.
The mechanic replaced a broken linkage that connected the pedal to the brakes.
文法句型
a linkage that does X
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1: this names a physical part inside a machine, so it is always countable and often takes a function word before it (a 'steering' / 'brake' / 'throttle' linkage).