1. to be connected or associated with something
與...有關聯；與...有聯繫
The two incidents are not related.
這兩起事件沒有關聯。
How is this topic related to our discussion?
這個主題與我們的討論有什麼關係？
Related Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
related
verb
快速理解
What does "Related" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Related"?
「related」作為動詞，主要表示事物之間的關聯性，包括建立聯繫、敘述故事或陳述事實。
- 1
建立關聯
EN: to connect or link two or more things
翻譯: 將兩個或多個事物聯繫或連結起來。
- 2
敘述故事
EN: to tell a story or give an account of events
翻譯: 講述一個故事或描述事件的經過。
- 3
陳述事實
EN: to state or report a fact or piece of information
翻譯: 陳述或報告一項事實或資訊。
- 4
建立親屬關係
EN: to establish a family or kinship connection
翻譯: 建立家庭或親屬關係的連結。
小提醒：注意「related」作動詞時，常與介系詞「to」連用，表示「與...相關」或「向...敘述」。其過去式與過去分詞為「related」。
發音（How to Pronounce "Related" in English）
How to pronounce "Related" in English?"Related" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Related"?How does "Related" change by context?
2. to tell a story or give an account of something
敘述；講述
He related the events of that day in great detail.
他非常詳細地講述了那天發生的事件。
She related her travel experiences to the class.
她向全班同學講述了她的旅行經歷。
3. to establish a social or personal connection with someone
建立關係；相處
She finds it easy to relate to people from different cultures.
她覺得很容易與來自不同文化背景的人建立關係。
The teacher really knows how to relate to her students.
這位老師真的很懂得如何與她的學生相處。
4. to show or establish a logical or causal connection
將...聯繫起來；證明...之間的關係
The study relates diet to overall health.
這項研究將飲食與整體健康聯繫起來。
Can you relate these findings to the earlier theory?
你能將這些發現與先前的理論聯繫起來嗎？
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Related"?How to make natural sentences with "Related"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| be related to + noun | 與...有關 | The symptoms are related to stress. (這些症狀與壓力有關。) |
| relate + noun + to + noun | 將...與...聯繫起來 | The study relates diet to heart health. (這項研究將飲食與心臟健康聯繫起來。) |
| relate to + noun | 理解、與...產生共鳴 | Many readers can relate to the character's struggles. (許多讀者能理解這個角色的掙扎。) |
| relate + that-clause | 敘述、講述 | He related that he had seen the accident. (他敘述說他目睹了那場事故。) |
| as related by + noun | 如...所述 | The legend, as related by the elders, has been passed down for generations. (這個傳說，如長輩所述，已流傳了好幾代。) |
用法說明
How is "Related" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Related"?
related to + noun/gerund vs related to + verb (base form)
- related to + noun/gerund 表示「與...有關聯」，指的是兩者之間存在某種聯繫或關聯性。
- related to + verb (base form) 在標準文法中並不正確。動詞「relate」本身不直接接「to + 動詞原形」來表達動作關聯。
- 若要表達「與做某事有關」，應使用 related to + gerund (V-ing) 或 related to + noun phrase 的結構。
- 在從屬子句中，可能會看到「how A is related to B」的結構，但其中的「B」仍是名詞性成分。 EN: Her anxiety is related to speaking in public. 翻譯: 她的焦慮與公開演講有關。
EN:The cost is directly related to maintaining the equipment.
翻譯:成本與維護設備直接相關。
總結建議
建議統一使用「related to + 名詞/動名詞 (V-ing)」的結構來表達「與...相關」。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Related" and similar words?How to choose "Related" vs alternatives?
related vs associated
「related」強調事物之間有明確的關聯或親屬關係；「associated」則指事物之間有連結或聯想，但不一定有直接或內在的關聯。
related vs connected
「related」側重於事物之間有邏輯、因果或親屬上的關聯；「connected」則強調事物之間有物理、實質或系統上的連結。
related vs relevant
「related」指事物之間存在某種關聯；「relevant」則強調與當前情境、主題或目的有直接關聯且重要。
口語用法
How is "Related" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Related"?
引述
在對話中，常用來引述或轉述他人說過的話，特別是當內容與當前話題有關時。 EN: So I related what the client said, and everyone agreed. 翻譯: 所以我就把客戶說的話轉述了一遍，大家都同意了。
EN:She related the whole story to me over coffee.
翻譯:她一邊喝咖啡，一邊把整個故事講給我聽。
語氣強調
用來強調兩件事物之間的關聯性或因果關係，使對話邏輯更清晰。 EN: That's not related to what we're discussing at all. 翻譯: 那跟我們正在討論的事情完全無關。
EN:How is this incident related to the previous one?
翻譯:這起事件和之前那起有什麼關聯？
停頓填充
在組織思緒或尋找合適詞彙時，用作短暫的停頓填充詞，引出後續解釋。 EN: It's kind of related... you know, like a side effect. 翻譯: 這有點相關… 你知道的，就像一種副作用。
EN:Well, it's related in a way, but not directly.
翻譯:嗯，從某種意義上說是相關的，但不是直接相關。
正式寫作注意：在正式書面語（如報告、論文）中，應避免將 "related" 用作口語中的停頓填充詞。建議使用更精確的連接詞或直接闡明邏輯關係，例如 "pertinent to"、"associated with" 或 "in connection with"，以保持文章的嚴謹與流暢。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Related"?What fixed phrases with "Related" should I remember?
related to
be related to something
與...有關；涉及
closely related
be closely related
密切相關
distantly related
be distantly related
關係疏遠；遠親
directly related
be directly related to something
直接相關
related matters
related matters/issues/topics
相關事務/議題/主題
related fields
in related fields
在相關領域
how (something) is related to
explain/show how A is related to B
解釋/說明A與B的關聯
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Related"?Which "Related" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×This book is related with ancient history.
✓This book is related to ancient history.
動詞 "related" 在表示「與...有關」時，固定搭配介系詞 "to"，而非 "with"。
×I related the news to him yesterday.
✓I told him the news yesterday.
"Related" 作動詞時，意為「敘述、講述」或「建立關聯」，用於轉述故事或建立邏輯聯繫。直接傳達簡單訊息時，使用 "tell" 或 "informed" 更為自然。
×The two incidents are not related each other.
✓The two incidents are not related to each other.
表達「彼此相關」時，必須使用完整片語 "related to each other"，不能省略介系詞 "to"。
×He is relating the data for the report.
✓He is analyzing the data for the report.
"Relating" 不表示「分析」或「處理」。它意為「講述」或「建立關聯」。此處應使用更精確的動詞，如 "analyzing", "organizing", 或 "compiling"。
×How does this article relate with the main topic?
✓How does this article relate to the main topic?
動詞 "relate"（不及物）在詢問「與...的關聯」時，同樣搭配介系詞 "to"，而非 "with"。片語為 "relate to something"。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Related"?What are tense/participle forms of "Related"?
relates(3rd_singular)relating(present_participle)related(past)related(past_participle)