今日单词：Communication

• 发音： /kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃn/
• 词性： 名词（noun）
• 中文意思： 沟通，交流
• 词根小知识： 来自拉丁语 communicare（“分享、传达”），和 community（社区）同源。
• 常见搭配： effective communication（有效沟通）、communication skills（沟通技巧）、breakdown in communication（沟通中断）

✍️例句：

Clear communication is essential for avoiding misunderstandings in a team.
清晰的沟通对于避免团队中的误解至关重大。

情景对话：Workplace Meeting（职场会议场景）

Alex: Hey, I noticed the client was confused during yesterday’s presentation.
Lena: Yeah… I think there was a breakdown in communication. We assumed they knew the technical terms.
Alex: Exactly. Maybe next time we should simplify our language and check their understanding.
Lena: Good idea. Effective communication isn’t just about speaking—it’s about making sure the message is received.
Alex: Totally agree. Let’s prepare a glossary of terms for the next meeting.
Lena: Perfect! That’ll show we care about clear communication.

✅ 重点表达回顾：

• breakdown in communication：沟通不畅
• check their understanding：确认对方是否理解
• make sure the message is received：确保信息被接收到