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科学 · B2

correlation

英 /ˌkɒrəˈleɪʃən/  美 /ˌkɔːrəˈleɪʃən/
  • n. 相关性;关联A relationship in which changes in things are linked

I noticed a correlation between late nights and headaches.

我发现熬夜和头痛之间存在关联。

A strong correlation between income and educational achievement does not necessarily mean that wealth directly causes academic success.

收入与学业成绩高度相关,并不一定意味着财富直接带来学业成功。

搭配

strong correlation 高度相关positive correlation 正相关negative correlation 负相关correlation between ……之间的相关性

辨析提示

correlation不等于causation:相关不代表因果。

词族

correlate (v.)、correlated (adj.)、correlational (adj.)

近义 association、relationship

科学英语词汇CEFR B2

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