communicationcom•mu•ni•ca•tion /kəˌmjuːnɪ'keɪʃ(ə)n/

n

1. U 通信，通讯；联系

• Radio is an important means of communication. 无线电是重要的通讯工具。

• cut off communication with the city 切断与该城的通讯联系

2. U 交流；交际，交往

• The deaf use sign language as a means of communication. 聋子用手势语作为交际手段。

• a lack of communication between parents and children 孩子与父母之间的思想交流隔阂

3. [～s] 交通(或通讯)工具；通讯系统；传播技术

• the Ministry of Communications 交通部

• The new satellite has improved communications between Europe and the US. 新卫星改善了欧美之间的通讯联系。

4. C 正式 消息；书信；口信

• I have received your communication. 我已经收到了你的来信。