relation
US /rɪˈleɪ.ʃən/
UK /rɪˈleɪ.ʃən/
1.
关系, 关联
the way in which two or more people or things are connected
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The relation between cause and effect is fundamental to science.
因果关系是科学的基础。
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There is a close relation between diet and health.
饮食与健康之间有密切关系。
2.
亲戚, 家属
a person connected by blood or marriage; a relative
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She invited all her close relations to the wedding.
她邀请了所有近亲亲戚参加婚礼。
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He is a distant relation of mine.
他是我远房亲戚。