Whether they experiment with three-year degrees, offer year-round classes, challenge the tenure system—or all of the above—universities are slowly realizing that to stay competitive and relevant they must adapt to a rapidly changing world.

出自-2012年6月阅读原文

Universities are increasingly aware that they must adapt to a rapidly changing world in order to stay competitive and relevant

出自-2012年6月阅读原文

Find more relevant information for their work.

出自-2011年6月听力原文

柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义

ADJ-GRADED

相关的;相应的;有重要性的

Something that is relevant to a situation or person is important or significant in that situation or to that person.
例句
We are trying to make politics more relevant to younger people. 我们试图使政治活动更加贴近年轻人。 We have passed all relevant information on to the police. 我们已经把所有相关信息都告知了警方。
ADJ

适当的;合适的;确切的

The relevant thing of a particular kind is the one that is appropriate.
例句
Make sure you enclose all the relevant certificates. 要保证把所有相关证书都放在里面。

英汉词典释义

adj.
有关的, 切题的
Museums should have a more involved or relevant public role. 博物馆应起到进一步介入公众生活或更加举足轻重的社会作用。 This point is really relevant and we had better move on. 这一点至关重要, 我们还是接着谈吧。 These materials are relevant to the case. 这些材料与这案件有关。 Her appearance is not relevant to whether she can be a good teacher. 她的长相跟她能否当个好老师无关。 I don't think his remarks are relevant to our discussion. 我认为他的话不切我们的议题。

英英词典释义

Adjective
1. having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue;
"the scientist corresponds with colleagues in order to learn about matters relevant to her own research"
2. having crucial relevance;
"crucial to the case""relevant testimony"

行业词典

法律：有关的；