1 contact /ˈkɑːnˌtækt/ noun plural contacts
plural contacts
Learner's definition of CONTACT
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[noncount] : the state or condition that exists when two people or things physically touch each other : a state of touching触摸;触碰;接触 -
Physical contact between a mother and child is very important.母亲和孩子之间的身体接触非常重要。
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the point of contact between the bat and the ball [=the point where the bat and ball touch each other]球棒和球的接触点
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a disease that is spread by sexual contact通过性接触传播的疾病
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The players made contact [=touched or hit each other] and a foul was called.几个球员因发生身体碰撞而被判犯规。
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The train's wheels should make contact with [=touch] the track continuously.火车车轮应该始终和铁轨保持接触。
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Do not let your skin come in/into contact with [=touch] the acid.不要让皮肤接触到这些酸液。
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The chemical kills germs on contact [=as soon as the chemical touches the germs]细菌一接触到这种化学品便会被杀死。
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a [noncount] : the state or condition that exists when people see and communicate with each other联系;联络;交往 -
The actor has had little contact with the public [=has not interacted much with the public] in recent years.近年来,这位演员很少和公众接触。
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It was during that time that native people first came into/in contact with [=first saw and began communicating with] the settlers.就是在那段时间,原住民才开始与外来拓居者接触。
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She joined a book club to get a little human contact [=interaction with other people] while the kids were in school.她加入了一个书友会,这样在孩子们上学时她可以有些人际交往。
◊ Your contact information is the information (such as your telephone number, address, or e-mail address) that tells someone how to communicate with you.联系方式
◊ If you are in contact with someone, you communicate with them sometimes.与(某人)有联系
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“Are you in contact [=in touch] with them?” “No, I haven't been in contact with them for years. I don't even know where they live anymore.”“你与他们有联系吗?”“没有,我已经多年没和他们联系了,甚至连他们住哪儿都不知道。”
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We kept/stayed in close contact [=we communicated often] after college.大学毕业后,我们一直保持着密切联系。
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He's been in direct contact with the president. [=he has communicated directly with the president]他已经和总裁有了直接联系。
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We'd lost touch, but a mutual friend put us in contact (with each other) again.我们曾经失去过联系,但一位共同的朋友又让我们重新建立了联系。
◊ If you lose contact with someone or something, you are no longer able to communicate with that person or thing.失去联系
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I lost contact [=lost touch] with her years ago, but recently got her e-mail address through a mutual friend.多年前我和她失去了联系,但最近从一位共同的朋友那里知道了她的电子邮件地址。
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We lost radio contact with the ship for a short time. [=we could not communicate with the ship using their radio]我们暂时和那条船失去了无线电联系。
◊ If you make/establish contact, you have succeeded in communicating with someone.建立联系;取得联系
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She's been trying to make contact with distant relatives.她一直努力与远房亲戚取得联系。
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The phone system wasn't working so we weren't able to make contact.电话系统出现故障,所以我们无法取得联系。
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We were finally able to establish contact with them.我们最终和他们取得了联系。
b [count] : an occurrence in which people communicate with each other会晤;会见 — see also eye contact 3
[count] : a person who you know and who can be helpful to you especially in business熟人;有影响的熟人;有用的社会关系 ◊ Someone who is listed as a contact in information from a company or organization is the person you can write to or call with questions about that company or organization.联系人;联络人
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a : the connection of two objects (such as pieces of metal) that allows an electrical current to pass through them(电路的)接通 b : a part through which electricity passes from one object to another(电路的)接头,触头,接触器 2 contact /ˈkɑːnˌtækt/ verb
contacts; contacted; contacting
2 contact
/ˈkɑːnˌtækt/
verb
contacts; contacted; contacting
Learner's definition of CONTACT
[+ object]
: to call or write to (someone or something) : to communicate with (someone or something)联系;联络 -
For more information, contact the city's tourism office.如需更多信息,请联系市旅游办公室。
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We were able to contact them by radio.我们能通过无线电联系到他们。
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She contacted everyone on the list.她联系了名单上的每一个人。
3 contact /ˈkɑːnˌtækt/ adjective
3 contact
/ˈkɑːnˌtækt/
adjective
Learner's definition of CONTACT
always used before a noun
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sports : allowing players to touch or hit each other允许身体接触的;允许身体碰撞的 2
: acting when physical contact occurs通过接触而起作用的