connected
/kəˈnektɪd/ (bre, ipa) · /kəˈnektɪd/ (ame, ipa) · /kə-ˈnek-təd/ (ame, mw)
connected — 形容詞
- connectedpositive
- more connectedcomparative
- most connectedsuperlative
1. describing two or more items — such as wires, pipes, or electronic parts — that
連接的
物品彼此接合以傳送電流、水或訊號
describing two or more items — such as wires, pipes, or electronic parts — that are fixed to each other so that electricity, water, or signals can move between them
The plumber checked that the two water pipes were properly connected before turning the supply back on.
水電工檢查兩條水管已經正確連接後，才重新打開水源。
collocation: properly / securely connected
Each speaker is connected to the amplifier by a single cable.
每個喇叭都用一條線連接到擴音機。
Make sure the red wire is connected to the positive terminal, or the lamp will not light up.
確認紅色導線已連接到正極端子，否則燈泡不會亮。
Amira attached the garden hose to the tap and checked that it was tightly connected.
Amira 把花園水管接到水龍頭上，檢查是否接緊了。
- disconnected
the direct opposite — describes items that were joined but are now separated
- detached
suggests a clean separation, often by design
文法句型
be connected to [something]
用法筆記
Frequently followed by 'to' to specify what something is joined with. 'Connected with' is less common for physical joins and more often used for abstract relationships.
常見錯誤
2. describing a computer, phone, or other device that is linked to a network or the
連線的
電腦或手機可透過網路收發資料
describing a computer, phone, or other device that is linked to a network or the internet, allowing it to send and receive data
Yasmin could not finish her online class because her laptop was not connected to the Wi-Fi.
Yasmin 沒辦法上完線上課程，因為她的筆電沒有連上 Wi-Fi。
collocation: connected to Wi-Fi / the internet
The hotel rooms all have a desk and a screen that stays connected to the main booking system.
飯店房間裡都有書桌和一臺始終連接到主訂房系統的螢幕。
Once your phone is connected via Bluetooth, the music plays through the car speakers.
手機一旦透過藍牙連線，音樂就會從車用喇叭播放出來。
Sophia's printer is connected to her computer, so she can print documents from her desk.
Sophia 的印表機連接到她的電腦，所以她可以直接從辦公桌列印文件。
- offline
the standard opposite for internet or network access
- disconnected
used when the link has been intentionally or accidentally broken
文法句型
be connected to [the internet / a network]
用法筆記
Often used without a complement in informal contexts ('Are you connected?') to ask whether someone has internet access. The preposition 'to' introduces the specific network or service.
常見錯誤
3. describing a place that is easy to reach from other areas because trains, buses,
交通便利的
因鄰近火車、公車或主要道路而易於到達
describing a place that is easy to reach from other areas because trains, buses, or major roads serve it
The new MRT station makes this area well connected to the rest of the city.
新捷運站讓這一帶與市區其他地方的交通變得四通八達。
collocation: well connected / poorly connected
Lan's village is not connected by train, so visitors must take a bus or drive.
Lan 住的村莊沒有火車抵達，訪客必須搭公車或開車。
collocation: connected by [train / bus / road]
Otis chose an apartment in a well-connected neighbourhood so he could walk to the metro.
Otis 選擇搬到交通便利的社區，這樣他就能走路去搭地鐵。
The new airport is well connected to the city centre by a direct bus line.
新機場有直達公車路線通往市中心，交通很方便。
- accessible
broader — includes physical access for people with disabilities, not only transport links
- well-served
slightly more formal; emphasises that good services exist in the area
文法句型
be well connected
be connected by [transport]
用法筆記
Almost always appears with an adverb such as 'well' or 'poorly', or with the preposition 'by' naming the transport type. It describes a location's accessibility, not a person's mobility.
常見錯誤
4. having a clear link or association with a particular person, event, subject, or
有關聯的
與特定人物、事件或主題有清楚連結
having a clear link or association with a particular person, event, subject, or situation
The two burglaries are connected — both happened on the same street within an hour.
這兩起竊案有關聯——兩件都發生在同一條街上，間隔不到一小時。
collocation: be connected — structurally independent with explanatory clause
Abigail felt that her frequent headaches were connected to the stress of her new job.
Abigail 覺得自己頻繁的頭痛跟她新工作的壓力有關。
The museum has an exhibition of paintings connected to the early history of Taiwan.
這間博物館正在舉辦一場與臺灣早期歷史相關的畫作展覽。
Shanti read a study about health problems connected to poor sleep habits.
Shanti 讀了一篇關於睡眠習慣不佳與健康問題相關的研究。
- related
the closest synonym; slightly more general and can describe family ties, topics, or causes
- linked
implies a direct and often causal relationship between two things
- associated
suggests a looser or more indirect connection, often through context or prior involvement
文法句型
be connected to [something / someone]
用法筆記
This sense can take either 'to' or 'with', but 'to' is more common in modern English. Unlike sense 1, the connection is abstract — a shared detail, origin, or theme — not a physical join.
常見錯誤
5. experiencing a sense of understanding, closeness, or shared emotion with another
有共鳴的
對他人或事物感到理解、親近或情感相通
experiencing a sense of understanding, closeness, or shared emotion with another person, a group, or an activity
After sharing stories for hours, Ishaan felt deeply connected to his new friend.
聊了好幾個小時後，Ishaan 感覺和這位新朋友心靈相通。
collocation: feel connected to [someone]
Mauricio never felt connected to his hometown until he returned years later to help rebuild it.
Mauricio 以前從不覺得自己和家鄉有感情連結，直到多年後回去幫忙重建才改變想法。
Adisa says he feels most connected to nature when he is hiking alone in the mountains.
Adisa 說他獨自在大山裡健行時，最能感受到與大自然的深刻連結。
Tuan felt deeply connected to his teammates after they trained together every day for months.
Tuan 和隊友們每天一起訓練了好幾個月後，感覺彼此之間建立了深厚的情感。
文法句型
feel connected to [someone / something]
用法筆記
Nearly always used with the verb 'feel' to make the emotional nature clear. Without 'feel', a sentence such as 'I am connected to my brother' could be read as sense 4 (related by blood) or sense 1 (in contact by phone). Adding 'feel' disambiguates.