coordinate
verb (UK also co-ordinate) uk/kəʊˈɔː.dɪ.neɪt/ us/koʊˈɔːr.dən.eɪt/
(COMBINE)
[ T ]协调；使相配合
to make many different things work effectively as a whole
We need someone to coordinate the whole campaign. 我们需要有个人来协调整个活动。
A number of charities are coordinating their efforts to distribute food to the region. 几家慈善机构通力协作为该地区分发食品。
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- Right now I'm having problems co-ordinating thought and speech.
- They co-ordinated diaries and made the event happen.
(MATCH)
[ I ] UK相配，相称；协调
to match or look attractive together
The bed linen coordinates with the bedroom curtains. 床单和卧室的窗帘很相配。
a coordinating jacket and skirt 搭配得体的上衣和裙子
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- One approach is to decide on a colour theme, perhaps to co-ordinate with the room in which the pictures will hang.
- To co-ordinate with the modern kitchen, the cooker is finished in dove grey.
- Take a lightweight jacket and co-ordinating trousers or skirt.
coordinate
noun (UK also co-ordinate) uk/kəʊˈɔː.dɪ.nət/ us/koʊˈɔːr.dən.ət/
(POSITION)
[ C usually plural ]坐标
one of a pair of numbers and/or letters that show the exact position of a point on a map or graph
Put in the GPS coordinates and zoom in on the map.
The pilot had been given the wrong co-ordinates.
Students learn the fundamentals of graphs and how X and Y coordinates work.
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- Users can download the coordinates and find out how far they are from the nearest supply.
- They use GPS to lock in the helicopter's co-ordinates while flying over a field so they can easily return to exactly the same spot.
- I took a note of the co-ordinates for the rendezvous.
(CLOTHES)
coordinates [ plural ] （尤指颜色、样式协调的女性）配套服装，套装
clothes, especially for women, that are made in matching colours or styles so that they can be worn together
Her usual style is sophisticated coordinates for day wear.
Choose from our range of coordinates to take the effort out of outfit planning!
Update your style with modern accessories that pair well with classic coordinates.
She usually sticks to casual coordinatesat the weekend.