transportation; communication; liaison
Meanings
5 senses · 12 examplesverb
(literary) to connect and reach everywhere; to be accessible
literaryA classical literary usage, describing roads or pathways that are unobstructed and allow free passage.
The pathways crisscrossed and connected, and the sounds of chickens and dogs could be heard from each other's homes.
This place has accessible water and land routes, and its commerce is flourishing.
noun
transportation; traffic
neutralThe modern primary meaning. Refers to the movement of people and goods by land, air, or water, and related infrastructure and management.
The traffic in Beijing is very congested.
Developing public transportation is very important.
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Traffic rules must be obeyed.
This accident caused a traffic disruption.
noun
(historical) communication and liaison work (during the Sino-Japanese War and Liberation War)
archaicA historical, specialized term referring to the crucial underground communication and liaison networks operated by revolutionary forces.
Back then, he was responsible for underground liaison work.
This film tells a story about communication work during the revolutionary period.
noun
(historical) liaison officer; messenger
archaicRefers specifically to the person who performed the liaison work mentioned in definition 3.
Old Li is an experienced veteran liaison officer.
The liaison officers risked their lives to deliver intelligence.
verb
(literary) to associate with; to collude with (often in a negative sense)
literaryA classical literary usage, often implying forming connections with powerful or corrupt people for personal gain.
He is adept at currying favor with the powerful to seek personal gain.
Unscrupulous merchants colluded with corrupt officials, bringing disaster to the common people.