relationship

柯林斯词典

1. N-COUNT The relationship between two people or groups is the way in which they feel and behave toward each other. 关系
...the friendly relationship between France and Britain. …英法间的友好关系。
2. N-COUNT A relationship is a close friendship between two people, especially one involving romantic or sexual feelings. (尤指爱情或性的) 关系
We had been together for two years, but both of us felt the relationship wasn't really going anywhere. 我们在一起已经两年了，但是我们俩都觉得这种关系实在不会有什么结果。
3. N-COUNT The relationship between two things is the way in which they are connected. 联系
A number of small-scale studies have already indicated that there is a relationship between diet and cancer. 一些小规模的研究已经表明，饮食和癌症之间有一种联系。

Her relationship isn't good with her father , but she's very close to her mother .
Lack of trust is very destructive in a relationship.
The relationship was never going to work , but it was fun while it lasted .
What do you look for in a relationship?
She knew he fancied her, but preferred to keep their relationship platonic .