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rapport

/ræˈpɔːr/
English Definition
n. harmonious relationship
中文释义
和谐关系,融洽
Example Sentence

The interviewer's easy rapport with the fishermen produced accounts far more detailed than any questionnaire had gathered.

采访者与渔民之间融洽的关系,换来了远比任何问卷更详尽的叙述。

Synonyms
Antonyms
discord friction
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rapport(harmonious relationship)
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “rapport”?

  1. A A strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant.
  2. B A driving force or motivation behind an action.
  3. C Implied meaning
  4. D Harmonious relationship
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D — Harmonious relationship. “rapport” means harmonious relationship.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “harmonious relationship”?

  1. A premonition
  2. B impetus
  3. C connotation
  4. D rapport
Show answer

D — rapport. “rapport” means harmonious relationship.

Common questions about “rapport”

What does “rapport” mean?

rapport — harmonious relationship. In Chinese: 和谐关系,融洽.

How do you pronounce “rapport”?

rapport is pronounced /ræˈpɔːr/.

How is “rapport” used in a sentence?

The interviewer's easy rapport with the fishermen produced accounts far more detailed than any questionnaire had gathered. (采访者与渔民之间融洽的关系,换来了远比任何问卷更详尽的叙述。)

What are synonyms for “rapport”?

harmony, understanding, affinity — all close in meaning to rapport (harmonious relationship).

What is the opposite of “rapport”?

discord, friction — each the opposite of rapport (harmonious relationship).

Is “rapport” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. rapport is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “rapport”?

rapport(harmonious relationship)

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