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Lynn3

#512724 Mon, 12 May 08 11:42 AM

"At that time, relations between Britain and America resembled the relationship between today’s Taiwan and China. More than 100 years ago, the British government made a mistake. The Taiwanese government should learn a lesson from history."

what are the different between "relations" and "realatonship"

Thanks a lot!!!

Lynn

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Jhumjhum

#512749 Mon, 12 May 08 12:40 PM

Relation

1. an existing connection; a significant association between or among things: the relation between cause and effect.

relations,

a.	the various connections between peoples, countries, etc.: foreign relations.

b.	the various connections in which persons are brought together: business and social relations.

c.	sexual intercourse.

3.	the mode or kind of connection between one person and another, between an individual and God, etc.

4.	connection between persons by blood or marriage.

5.	a person who is related by blood or marriage; relative: his wife's relations.

6.	the act of relating, narrating, or telling; narration.

7.	Law. a principle whereby effect is given to an act done at one time as if it had been done at a previous time.

Relationship

1.	a connection, association, or involvement.

2.	connection between persons by blood or marriage.

3.	an emotional or other connection between people: the relationship between teachers and students.

4.	a sexual involvement; affair.

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