1 [U] contact (with sb/sth) meeting, talking to or writing to sb else 联络;联系;接触:
They are trying to make contact with the kidnappers.他们正设法与绑架者接触。We keep in contact with our office in New York.我们与纽约的办事处保持联系。It's a pity to lose contact with old schoolfriends.跟老同学失去联系是一件很遗憾的事。
2 [U] contact (with sb/sth) the state of touching sb/sth 挨着;碰着;接触:
This product should not come into contact with food.这种产品不应接触食物。
3 [C] a person that you know who may be able to help you 可以提供协助的相识:
business contacts业务上有用的相识
4 [C] an electrical connection 接触(器);触点:
The switches close the contacts and complete the circuit.开关闭合接触器,电路便通了。☞picture at bulb 见bulb插图
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/ˈkɒntækt ||; ˈkɑntækt/verb
[T] to telephone or write to sb 联络;联系:
Is there a phone number where I can contact you?能不能给我一个电话号码,以便同你联络?