connective
US /kəˈnek.tɪv/
UK /kəˈnek.tɪv/
形容词
连接的, 关联的
connecting or tending to connect
示例:
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The bridge serves as a connective link between the two cities.
这座桥是连接两个城市的纽带。
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The essay lacked connective tissue, making it hard to follow the arguments.
这篇论文缺乏连接，使得论点难以理解。
名词
连接词, 关联词
a word or phrase that connects clauses or sentences, such as a conjunction or a transitional phrase
示例:
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In grammar, 'and' is a common connective.
在语法中，“和”是一个常见的连接词。
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Using appropriate connectives improves the flow of your writing.
使用适当的连接词可以改善你的写作流畅性。