linkage
linkage — 名詞
- linkagesingular
- linkagesplural
1. a way in which two or more things are joined or related, or the act of joining t
關聯；連結
兩件以上事物之間的關係或連結
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.
科學家發現含糖飲料與兒童蛀牙之間有明顯的關聯。
linkage between X and Y for a relationship
Pedro studied the linkage of climate change to longer wildfire seasons.
Pedro 研究氣候變遷與野火季節變長之間的關聯。
linkage of X to Y
The report describes a strong linkage between poor housing and ill health.
這份報告指出，居住環境惡劣與健康不佳之間有很強的關聯。
Amira's research showed no direct linkage between the two ancient languages.
Amira 的研究顯示，這兩種古語言之間沒有直接的關聯。
Voters questioned the linkage between higher taxes and better public services.
選民質疑加稅與改善公共服務之間的關聯。
- 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
連動裝置
機器中傳遞動力或運動的連桿組件
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.
Christopher 在田裡測試這台舊曳引機之前，先為轉向連動裝置上了油。
steering linkage collocation
A worn linkage made the gear lever stiff and hard to push.
磨損的連動裝置讓排檔桿變得很緊、很難推。
The robot's arm moves through a linkage of small metal bars and joints.
這個機器人的手臂靠一組小金屬桿和關節組成的連動裝置來運動。
Gita designed a simple linkage to turn the motor's spin into an up-and-down motion.
Gita 設計了一個簡單的連動裝置，把馬達的旋轉轉換成上下運動。
The mechanic replaced a broken linkage that connected the pedal to the brakes.
技師更換了一個連接踏板和煞車的損壞連動裝置。
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).