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nexus

/ˈnɛk.suːs/

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noun

联系，关联，纽带。

A form of connection.

Examples :

"The new student's arrival was a nexus for several friendships forming in the class. "

这位新同学的到来，成为了班里几段友谊建立的纽带。

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noun

关系，联系，纽带

A connected group.

Examples :

"The community center serves as the nexus of local social activities. "

这个社区中心是当地社交活动的中心枢纽。

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noun

中心，核心。

The centre of something.

Examples :

"The school library is the nexus of learning and research for our students. "

学校图书馆是我们学生学习和研究的中心枢纽。

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noun

债务奴隶，负债人.

In Ancient Rome, a person who had contracted a nexum or obligation of such a kind that, if he failed to pay, his creditor could compel him to work as a servant until the debt was paid.

Examples :

"In ancient Rome, a farmer's nexus might involve surrendering his labor to a wealthy landowner until a failed harvest loan was repaid. "

在古罗马，一个农民的债务奴隶身份可能意味着他需要为一位富有的地主卖力干活，直到还清因歉收而欠下的贷款。

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税收管辖权联系，税务关系

The relationship between a vendor and a jurisdiction for the purpose of taxation, established for example by the vendor operating a physical store in that jurisdiction.

Examples :

"Opening a small office in California created a nexus for the online retailer, meaning they were now required to collect California sales tax. "

在加州开设小型办公室为这家在线零售商建立了税收管辖权联系，意味着他们现在需要征收加州销售税了。

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