relate
Meaning: To have a connection; to tell a story; to understand someone's feelings
The verb 'relate' has several meanings: to be connected (these issues relate to each other), to tell or recount a story (she related the events), or to understand and empathise (I can relate to that feeling). 'Related' as an adjective means connected or in the same family. 'In relation to' means concerning.
Examples
- How does this relate to what we discussed earlier? 这与我们之前讨论的内容有什么关系?¿Cómo se relaciona esto con lo que discutimos antes?これは先ほど話し合ったことにどう関係しますか?이것이 앞서 논의한 내용과 어떻게 관련되나요?
- I can really relate to what you're saying. 我真的能理解你说的话。Realmente me identifico con lo que dices.あなたの言っていることにとても共感できます。당신이 말하는 것에 정말 공감합니다.
- The two companies are related through a merger. 这两家公司通过合并有了关联。Las dos empresas están relacionadas a través de una fusión.2つの会社は合併を通じて関連しています。두 회사는 합병을 통해 관련되어 있습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin 'relatus', past participle of 'referre' meaning 'to carry back' (re- 'back' + ferre 'to carry'). The sense of 'telling a story' came from carrying information back to someone.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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