[] 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.以后，加薪将和业绩挂钩。◆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。