relate to sb/sth phr v [T] 1 to be connected or concerned with something 和〔某事物〕有关，涉及: This point relates to environmental ideas. 这一点和环境方面的概念有关。 2 to be able to understand someone's problems, feelings etc 理解〔某人〕: I find it hard to relate to kids. 我觉得很难理解孩子。