coordination

coordination
[kəʊˌɔːdɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n]
noun
[mass noun]
  1. the organization of the different elements of a complex body or activity so as to enable them to work together effectively
    协调;调和
    both countries agreed to intensify efforts at economic policy coordination.
    两国同意在经济政策的协调上加强努力。
    ■cooperative effort resulting in an effective relationship
    合作;协作
    action groups work in coordination with local groups to end rainforest destruction.
    行动小组与地方组织合作以结束对热带雨林的破坏。
    ■the ability to use different parts of the body together smoothly and efficiently
    (身体的)协调能力
    changing from one foot position to another requires coordination and balance.
    单脚站立——由一只脚换到另一只脚——需要身体的协调和平衡。
  2. (Chemistry)the linking of atoms by coordinate bonds
    (化)(通过配价键与原子团的)络合;配位(作用)
语源
  1. mid 17th cent. (in the sense 'placing in the same rank'): from French or from late Latin coordinatio(n-), based on Latin ordo, ordin- 'order'
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