linking
linking — 動詞
- linkingpresent simple I / you / we / they
- linkings3rd person singular
- linkinging-ing form
- linkingedpast simple
1. to show or establish that two or more things are connected, especially when one
連結；關聯
在想法、事件間建立關係
to show or establish that two or more things are connected, especially when one influences the other
Scientists have linked air pollution to higher rates of asthma in children.
科學家已將空氣污染與兒童氣喘發病率的升高連結起來。
be linked to + noun phrase for causal connection
The study clearly links a healthy diet with better exam results among teenagers.
這項研究明確將健康飲食與青少年考試成績的進步關聯在一起。
link + noun + with + noun
Noam's research linked the rise in sea temperatures to stronger storms.
Noam 的研究將海水溫度上升與風暴增強連結在一起。
The two crimes were linked by a similar method of entry.
這兩起犯罪因為相似的犯案手法而被關聯起來。
Chidi linked the team's success to their excellent communication skills.
Chidi 將團隊的成功與他們出色的溝通能力連結起來。
- separate
to keep things apart or treat them as unrelated
- disconnect
to break the relationship or association
文法句型
be linked to/by/with + noun
link + noun + to/with + noun
用法筆記
Frequently used in academic or journalistic writing to present evidence of a connection. The passive form 'be linked to' is especially common.
常見錯誤
2. the act of joining two objects, places, or parts physically so that they touch,
連接；接合
將兩個物體或地方實際連接起來
the act of joining two objects, places, or parts physically so that they touch, fit, or work together
The workers linked the railway carriages together before the train departed.
工人們在火車出發前將各節車廂連接在一起。
link + noun + together
Haruka linked the trailer to the back of her car with a strong metal bar.
Haruka 用一根堅固的金屬桿將拖車連接到她的汽車後面。
link + noun + to + noun
A narrow bridge links the two sides of the old town.
一座窄橋連接了舊城區的兩邊。
The mechanic linked the new hose to the water pump.
技師將新水管連接到抽水馬達上。
The path links the main square with the public gardens.
這條小徑連接了主廣場和公共花園。
文法句型
link + noun + to/with + noun
link + noun + together
用法筆記
Often describes built structures (roads, bridges, pipes, cables) whose purpose is to create a continuous route or system. The direct object is the parts being joined, not the connector itself.
3. the act of creating a clickable connection from one online document, website, or
超連結
在網路上建立可點擊的連接
the act of creating a clickable connection from one online document, website, or piece of content to another
Hugo linked the word 'climate' to a page about global warming.
Hugo 將「氣候」這個詞連結到一個關於全球暖化的頁面。
link + noun + to + webpage
Lena linked directly to the job listings section of the company website from her social media post.
Lena 從她的社群媒體貼文直接連結到公司網站的職缺列表區塊。
link to + noun phrase (intransitive)
Mei-Lin always links her blog posts to her social media accounts.
Mei-Lin 總是將她的部落格文章連結到她的社群媒體帳號。
The email links readers to a registration form on the website.
這封郵件將讀者連結到網站上的註冊表單。
Each photo on the Watanabe family's travel blog links to a full diary entry about that destination.
渡邊家旅遊部落格上的每張照片都會連結到關於該目的地的一整篇日記。
文法句型
link to + website/page
link + noun + to + noun
用法筆記
Commonly used without a direct object when the subject is the thing that connects: 'This image links to the store.'
常見錯誤
4. the process of becoming joined or connected to something else, forming a larger
相接；連通
兩個或多個物體自然結合在一起
the process of becoming joined or connected to something else, forming a larger whole
The university library network and the main campus system link through a central data hub.
大學圖書館網路與校園主系統透過一個中央資料集線器相連。
link through + noun
The separate sections of the bridge will link together next month.
大橋的幾個獨立段落將在下個月銜接起來。
link together (phrasal intransitive)
Tamar's phone links automatically with the car's audio system.
Tamar 的手機自動與汽車的音響系統連通。
The pieces of the model train track link up easily.
模型火車軌道的零件很容易接合起來。
When the hospital's patient database links with the pharmacy system, nurses can check medication records instantly.
當醫院的病患資料庫與藥局系統連通時，護理師可以立即查詢用藥記錄。
- separate
to come apart or be divided
- disconnect
to break the connection
文法句型
link (up/together)
link with + noun
用法筆記
Focuses on the joining process itself rather than on an agent performing the action. Often used for technical or mechanical systems.
linking — 名詞
1. the state or fact of being linked; a relationship between two or more people, th
關聯；聯繫
人事物之間的關係
the state or fact of being linked; a relationship between two or more people, things, events, or ideas, especially when one affects or involves the other
The study found a clear link between lack of sleep and poor concentration.
研究發現睡眠不足與注意力不集中之間有明確的關聯。
link between X and Y
Mali has a strong family link to the village where her grandparents grew up.
Mali 與她祖父母成長的村莊有著深厚的家族聯繫。
Historians have discovered a direct link between the two ancient manuscripts.
歷史學家發現了這兩份古代文獻之間的直接關聯。
Deepika's research explores the link between music and memory in older adults.
Deepika 的研究探討音樂與老年人記憶力之間的關聯。
Xiaoming's study found a strong link between walking for thirty minutes a day and lower stress levels in office workers.
Xiaoming 的研究發現，每天步行三十分鐘與辦公室職員壓力較低之間有密切關聯。
- connection
more general and slightly more formal than 'link'
- association
a looser or more indirect relationship
- tie
often implies a personal or emotional connection
- gap
a break or absence of connection
- disconnect
a lack of relationship between things
文法句型
link between + noun + and + noun
link to/with + noun
用法筆記
Commonly used in academic and journalistic contexts. 'Link' is less formal than 'connection' but more direct than 'association'.
常見錯誤
2. a clickable connection that enables linking between web pages or online document
連結
網頁上可點擊的文字或圖片
a clickable connection that enables linking between web pages or online documents; used to navigate from one online location to another
Siti clicked on the link to read the full news story.
Siti 點選了連結來閱讀完整的新聞報導。
click on a link
The email contains a link to download the free software.
這封郵件包含一個下載免費軟體的連結。
Hiroshi sent his friend a link to the video they had discussed.
Hiroshi 傳了一個他們討論過的影片連結給他的朋友。
All the sources are listed as links at the bottom of the article.
所有參考資料都以連結的形式列在文章底部。
The link to the registration page stopped working yesterday.
註冊頁面的連結昨天壞掉了。
文法句型
link to + page/site
click on a link
用法筆記
In everyday conversation, 'link' is much more common than 'hyperlink'. 'Broken link' refers to a hyperlink that no longer works.
3. a metal ring whose linking with others forms a chain; one of the individual loop
鏈環
構成鏈條的金屬環圈
a metal ring whose linking with others forms a chain; one of the individual loops that are joined together to make a chain
The chain broke when one of its links snapped under the weight.
鏈條斷掉了，因為其中一個鏈環承受不住重量而斷裂。
link of a chain
The gardener replaced a rusted link in the fence with a new piece of metal.
園丁用一塊新的金屬片更換了圍籬上一個生鏽的鏈環。
Each link of the necklace was carefully polished by the jeweller.
項鍊的每一個鏈環都經過珠寶匠仔細拋光。
The weakest link in the anchor chain needs to be reinforced.
錨鏈上最薄弱的那個鏈環需要加固。
The jeweller soldered the broken link of the gold chain and polished the whole necklace.
珠寶匠將金鍊上斷裂的鏈環焊接起來，並將整條項鍊拋光。
用法筆記
This sense is the physical origin of the word. Figurative uses (weakest link, missing link) come from this concrete meaning.
4. a mechanical part or fitting used to join two physical objects, such as a coupli
連接件；接頭
用於連接兩物的實體零件
a mechanical part or fitting used to join two physical objects, such as a coupling for pipes or a fastener for machine components
The train uses a strong metal link to connect each carriage to the next.
火車使用堅固的金屬連接件將各節車廂連接起來。
metal link connecting carriages
A special rubber link joins the two sections of the pipe.
一個特殊的橡膠接頭將管道的兩段連接在一起。
A stainless steel link connects the two sections of the industrial conveyor belt.
一個不鏽鋼連接件將工業輸送帶的兩段連接起來。
Engineers designed a flexible link between the bridge and the road surface.
工程師在大橋與路面之間設計了一個彈性連接件。
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1 (abstract connection) — this sense describes actual hardware or structural components.
5. a communication channel that enables linking between two or more systems, device
通訊連結
系統間傳送資訊的連接管道
a communication channel that enables linking between two or more systems, devices, or places, allowing information to be sent and received
The satellite link allows the research team to send data from the Arctic base.
衛星通訊連結讓研究團隊能從北極基地傳送資料。
satellite link
The office uses a secure link to transfer financial records between branches.
辦公室使用安全的通訊連結在分行之間傳輸財務記錄。
A high-speed fibre-optic link connects the two data centres.
一條高速光纖連結將兩個數據中心連接起來。
The radio link between the ship and the coastguard was lost during the storm.
船隻與海岸巡邏隊之間的無線電連結在暴風雨中中斷了。
Noam established a video link with colleagues in three different countries.
Noam 與三個不同國家的同事建立了視訊連結。
- connection
more general; 'link' is more specific to telecommunications
- channel
a pathway for communication, often wireless
- line
a physical wire or cable connection
文法句型
link between + locations
link to + system
用法筆記
Often modified by a technical term describing the medium: 'satellite link', 'fibre-optic link', 'radio link', 'video link'.