communication /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/ noun plural communications
plural communications
Learner's definition of COMMUNICATION
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[noncount] : the act or process of using words, sounds, signs, or behaviors to express or exchange information or to express your ideas, thoughts, feelings, etc., to someone else沟通;交流;传递 -
human communication人际交往
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nonverbal communication非语言交流
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He is studying insect communication.他在研究昆虫的交流方式。
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Parents need to have good communication with their children. [=they need to be able to understand and be understood by their children]父母应该与孩子保持良好的沟通。
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communication problems/skills沟通问题/技巧
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There was a breakdown in communication between members of the group.小组成员之间的沟通出现了问题。
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(formal) We are in communication by e-mail. [=we are communicating with each other by e-mail]我们通过电子邮件沟通。
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television and other means of mass communication电视及其他大众传媒手段
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[count] formal : a message that is given to someone : a letter, telephone call, etc.信息;书信;电话 —
usually singular通常用单数 3 communications [noncount]
a : the ways of sending information to people by using technology通信方式 -
radio/wireless/electronic communications广播/无线电/电子通信
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Communications is a growing industry.通信是一个正发展壮大的产业。
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communications systems/technology通信系统/技术
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a communications satellite [=a satellite that is used to send signals for television, radio, etc., to people around the world]通信卫星
b : the study of how information is sent to people by using technology传播学