co‧op‧e‧ra‧tion S3 W3 AC ( also co-operation British English ) / kəʊɒpəreɪʃ ə n $ koʊɑp- / 名词 [不可数名词]
1 when you work with someone to achieve something that you both want
cooperation with
political co-operation with Britain
in cooperation with somebody
A study was undertaken in co-operation with oil companies.
Burglar alarm companies claim they work in close co-operation with the police.
cooperation between
the lack of effective co-operation between industry and higher education
the need to strengthen international co-operation
2 willingness to do what someone asks you to do :
Have your passports ready, and thank you for your cooperation.
Your full cooperation is requested.
COLLOCATIONS
形容词
international/European cooperation What are the benefits of greater European cooperation?
military/political etc cooperation The association deals with trade and economic cooperation.
close cooperation We work together in close cooperation to provide the best possible service.
mutual cooperation (= between two people, groups etc ) Because of the size of the task, mutual cooperation was essential.
active cooperation There is active cooperation between the two schools.
effective cooperation The inspectors criticized a lack of effective cooperation among the staff.
动词
need cooperation Schools need the cooperation of parents.
require cooperation formal Management of these problems requires cooperation.
encourage/promote cooperation (= make people want to work together ) The programme will promote cooperation between universities and industry.
短语
a lack of cooperation the lack of cooperation between the two countries
a need for cooperation There is a need for closer cooperation between the departments.
THESAURUS
help the things you do to make it easier or possible for someone to do something : Now that I’m working, the kids need to give me more help with the housework. | The book would never have been finished without his help.
assistance help. Assistance is more formal than help , and is used especially about people giving official help : The police are asking the public for their assistance. | The project received financial assistance from the government. | Thank you very much for your assistance, sir. | He set up the business with the assistance of his two sons.
aid help. Aid is more formal than help , and is used especially about money, food, medicine etc. that is given to countries or people that are in a very bad situation : Aid is being sent to areas affected by the earthquake. | The US spends billions of dollars on aid to developing countries. | Another driver stopped and came to his aid .
support help and encouragement : Thanks to everyone who gave us their support. | We could not have won the case without your support.
cooperation help – used especially when people, organizations, or countries work together to get things done, and show that they are willing to do this : a spirit of international cooperation | The cooperation of landowners was needed for the plan to succeed.
backup extra people, equipment etc that can be used in case people need help : The officer waited for backup to arrive before making any arrests.