communication/kə͵mjunəˋkeʃən; kəˌmjuːnəˈkeIʃ$n or kəˌmjuːnIˈkeIʃ$n/n 1 [U] when people talk to each other or give each other information 信息交流﹔沟通: +between communication between teachers and parents 教师与家长之间的沟通be in communication with sb/sth The pilot stayed in communication with the control tower. 飞行员与指挥塔一直保持通讯联系。The Internet is an important means of communication . 因特网是一种重要的信息交流工具。2 communications [plural 复数] a) ways of sending and receiving information using computers, telephones, radios etc 通讯手段〔指通过电脑﹑电话﹑无线电等〕: Modern communications enable people to work from home. 现代通讯手段使得人们可以在家工作。b) roads, railways etc that are used for travelling and sending goods 交通: +with Paris has good communications with many European cities. 巴黎与许多欧洲城市之间交通便捷。3 [C] formal a letter, message, or telephone call【正式】函件﹔信息﹔电话通讯