Definition
接力 (jiē lì) means 'to relay' — to pass something (a baton, task, or responsibility) from one person or group to the next in a sequential hand-off. Unlike 转告 (zhuǎn gào) or 传达 (chuán dá), which are for verbal messages, 接力 is used for physical objects or tasks in a continuous relay. It is also distinct from 转播 (zhuǎn bō), which refers to broadcasting a program.
verb
to relayto pass on (a baton, task, etc.)
Easily confused
- 竭力jié lìsound-aliketo do one's utmost; with all one's effort
Examples
- 接力。Tāmen jiē lì wánchéng le zhěng gè xiàngmù.They relayed and completed the entire project.
- 接力。Yùndòngyuánmen jiē lì chuándì zhe nà miàn qízhì.The athletes relayed that flag to each other.
- 接力。Wǒmen xūyào jiē lì hézuò cáinéng chénggōng.We need to cooperate in a relay fashion to succeed.
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