[] to show or make a connection between two or more things 联系;使有联系;把…联系起来◆In the future, pay increases will be related to productivity. 以後,加薪将和业绩挂鈎。◆We use a database to relate products and pricing. 我们使用数据库将产品和定价联系起来。SYNconnect ●reˈlate to sth/sbto be connected with sth/sb; to refer to sth/sb 涉及;与…相关;谈到◆Both companies are pursuing legal action relating to the merger. 两家公司正就并购一事提起诉讼。