1. to join two or more things together
將兩個或多個事物連結在一起
Connect the printer to your computer with this cable.
用這條電纜將印表機連接到你的電腦。
The bridge connects the two sides of the city.
這座橋連接了城市的兩端。
Connect Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
connect
verb
快速理解
What does "Connect" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Connect"?
「connect」主要指將事物連結起來，或用於建立人際關係與網路連線。
- 1
物理連結
EN: to join two or more things together
翻譯: 將兩個或多個事物連結在一起。
- 2
建立關係
EN: to have a good relationship or understanding with someone
翻譯: 與某人建立良好關係或相互理解。
- 3
網路/通訊連結
EN: to link to a network, system, or service
翻譯: 連結到網路、系統或服務。
- 4
關聯想法
EN: to see or make a link between ideas, events, or facts
翻譯: 看出或建立想法、事件或事實之間的關聯。
小提醒：注意「connect」後接的介系詞：連接事物用「connect A to/with B」；建立人際關係常用「connect with someone」。
發音（How to Pronounce "Connect" in English）
How to pronounce "Connect" in English?"Connect" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Connect" from YouTube Videos
Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Address
Stanford
“Of course, it was impossible to connect the dots looking forward when I was in college, But it was very, very clear looking backwards, ten years later.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Connect"?How does "Connect" change by context?
2. to establish a relationship or association between people or things
建立人與人或事物之間的關係或關聯
The teacher helped the new student connect with classmates.
老師幫助新學生與同學建立聯繫。
I can't connect his name with his face.
我無法將他的名字和臉孔聯想在一起。
3. to succeed in making contact or communicating (e.g., by phone or internet)
成功建立聯繫或通訊（如透過電話或網路）
I tried to call you, but I couldn't connect.
我試著打電話給你，但無法接通。
Make sure your device is connected to the Wi-Fi.
請確認你的裝置已連接到 Wi-Fi。
4. to understand or feel a sense of agreement or shared experience with someone/something
理解或感受到與某人/某事物的共鳴或共同經驗
I really connected with the main character in the novel.
我對小說中的主角產生了強烈的共鳴。
The audience connected with the speaker's personal story.
觀眾對演講者的個人經歷感同身受。
5. to hit or strike something successfully
成功擊中或打到某物
The boxer connected with a powerful right hook.
拳擊手以一記強力的右勾拳擊中對手。
He swung the bat but didn't connect with the ball.
他揮動球棒，但沒有擊中球。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Connect"?How to make natural sentences with "Connect"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| connect + to/with + noun | 將某物連接到另一物 | Please connect the printer to the computer. (請將印表機連接到電腦。) |
| connect + noun + to/with + noun | 將某物與另一物連接起來 | He connected the cable to the socket. (他將電纜線連接到插座上。) |
| connect + with + person | 與某人建立聯繫或關係 | It's important to connect with your colleagues. (與同事建立聯繫很重要。) |
| be/get connected + to + noun | 被連接到某物 | Is your phone connected to the Wi-Fi? (你的手機連上Wi-Fi了嗎？) |
| connect + the dots | 將線索或事實聯繫起來 | After hearing all the evidence, she finally connected the dots. (聽完所有證據後，她終於將線索串聯起來了。) |
| connect + over/on + topic | 因某個話題或興趣而產生共鳴 | We connected over our love of hiking. (我們因對健行的熱愛而產生共鳴。) |
| connect + up | 將各部分組裝或連接起來 | The technician will connect up the system tomorrow. (技術人員明天會把系統連接起來。) |
用法說明
How is "Connect" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Connect"?
connect to + noun vs connect with + noun
- connect to 通常強調物理上或技術上的連結，如插上電源、連上網路或交通工具的接駁。
- connect with 則多用於抽象或人際關係上的聯繫、建立關係或產生共鳴。
- 在美式英語中，兩者有時可互換，但上述區別能讓表達更精確。 EN: Please connect the printer to the computer with this cable. 翻譯: 請用這條線把印表機連接到電腦。
EN:The counselor helped me connect with other students who shared my interests.
翻譯:輔導員幫助我與其他興趣相投的同學建立聯繫。
EN:The flight connects to Tokyo at 3 PM.
翻譯:這班飛機在下午三點接駁飛往東京。
EN:I really connected with the message of that film.
翻譯:我對那部電影傳達的訊息深有共鳴。
總結建議
談論實體或技術連結時用 connect to，表達人際關係或抽象聯繫時則用 connect with。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Connect" and similar words?How to choose "Connect" vs alternatives?
connect vs attach
「connect」強調建立連結或關係，使事物能夠溝通或互動；「attach」則強調將一物固定或附著在另一物上，物理上的結合感更強。
connect vs join
「connect」著重於建立連結點或通道，使分離的部分能互通；「join」則強調將分開的部分結合為一體，成為一個整體或群體。
connect vs link
「connect」與「link」意思非常接近，常可互換，但「connect」更常用於描述建立直接、活躍的連結；「link」則更常指建立關聯或提供通道，有時較為抽象或被動。
口語用法
How is "Connect" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Connect"?
引述
在轉述對話或想法時，用來表示「接著說」或「然後提到」。 EN: So I told him I was leaving, and he just connected with, "Well, good luck with that." 翻譯: 所以我告訴他我要走了，他接著就說：「哦，那祝你好運。」
EN:She was explaining the plan and then connected, "Oh, by the way, we need a volunteer."
翻譯:她解釋完計畫後，接著說：「哦，對了，我們需要一個志願者。」
語氣強調
用於強調兩個事物之間的關聯性或因果關係，語氣較口語化。 EN: Wait, you don't see how these two issues connect? It's obvious! 翻譯: 等等，你看不出這兩個問題有關聯嗎？很明顯啊！
EN:That's not a random event. It directly connects to what happened last week.
翻譯:那可不是隨機事件。它直接和上週發生的事有關。
停頓填充
在組織思緒或尋找合適詞語時，用作短暫的填充詞，類似「就是說」、「那個」。 EN: The feeling was... connect... it was like everything finally made sense. 翻譯: 那種感覺是…就是說…好像一切都終於說得通了。
EN:We need to, uh, connect— find a better way to communicate.
翻譯:我們需要，呃，那個—找一個更好的溝通方式。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免將 "connect" 用作填充詞或過於口語化的引述詞。請使用更精確的動詞（如 "added", "continued", "is linked to", "correlates with"）來表達關聯性或對話的延續。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Connect"?What fixed phrases with "Connect" should I remember?
connect with
connect with [sb/sth]
與...建立聯繫、連結或情感共鳴
connect to
connect [sth] to [sth]
將某物（物理上或抽象上）連結到另一物
connect the dots
connect the dots
將零散的資訊或線索聯繫起來，從而理解整體情況
connect up
connect [sth] up / connect up [sth]
將設備的各部分連接起來使其能運作
connect flights
connecting flight(s)
轉機航班；需要中途換乘的航班
connect online
connect online
在線上連結、建立網路連線
connect back
connect back to [sth]
回連到、追溯連結到（源頭或起因）
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Connect"?Which "Connect" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×I connected the cable in the computer.
✓I connected the cable to the computer.
使用 'connect' 時，連接的目標通常用介系詞 'to' 表示，而不是 'in'。'Connect A to B' 表示將 A 連接到 B。
×We need to connect the internet.
✓We need to connect to the internet.
當表示連接到一個網路、服務或系統時，'connect' 是不及物動詞，需要介系詞 'to'。'Connect to the internet' 是固定說法。
×This story connects with my childhood.
✓This story connects to my childhood.
表示抽象概念上的「關聯」或「使想起」時，雖然 'connect with' 有時可用，但指個人經歷或情感的具體關聯時，'connect to' 更常見且自然。'Connect with' 更常用於人際互動。
×The two rooms are connected each other by a door.
✓The two rooms are connected to each other by a door.
使用 'each other' 或 'one another' 表示相互連接時，必須保留介系詞 'to'，形成 'connected to each other' 的結構。
×He connected the wires together.
✓He connected the wires.
'Connect' 本身已含有「將兩者接在一起」的意思，加上 'together' 是多餘的，屬於贅詞。應直接使用 'connect A and B' 或 'connect A to B'。
×I will connect you with Mr. Chen.
✓I will connect you to Mr. Chen.
在電話或通訊轉接的情境中，雖然 'connect with' 有時被使用，但標準且更常見的商業或客服用語是 'connect you to [someone]'，表示將你的線路轉接到另一人。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Connect"?What are tense/participle forms of "Connect"?
connects(3rd_singular)connecting(present_participle)connected(past)connected(past_participle)