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relationship ☊ 
mối liên hệ ☊
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like: mối liên hệ → →
his alleged association with terrorist groups ☊ association ☊
a proven association between passive smoking and cancer ☊ association ☊
a link between unemployment and crime ☊ between ☊
connection (between A and B): Scientists have established a connection between cholesterol levels and heart disease. ☊ connection ☊
We have good contacts with the local community. ☊ contact ☊
the connection between drugs and organized crime ☊ crime ☊
They see a direct link between the money supply and prices. ☊ direct ☊
There should be closer links between education and industry. ☊ education ☊
evidence (of sth): There is convincing evidence of a link between exposure to sun and skin cancer. ☊ evidence ☊
identify sth: Scientists have identified a link between diet and cancer. ☊ identify ☊
investigate sth: Police are investigating possible links between the murders. ☊ investigate ☊
Police suspect there may be a link between the two murders. ☊ link ☊
There are strains in the relationship between the two countries. ☊ strain ☊
There is strong evidence of a link between exercise and a healthy heart. ☊ strong ☊