/ˈkɔːr.ə.leɪt/
to have a close connection with something : to have a correlation to something
◊ If two things correlate, a change in one thing results in a similar or an opposite change in the other thing.相互关联；正相关；负相关。
In general terms, brain size correlates with intelligence. [=a larger brain generally suggests greater intelligence]
一般来说，智力的高低与脑大小有关。
Some studies have shown that the success of students correlates negatively with the number of students in a class. [=when more students are in a class, the students are less successful]
一些研究显示，学生成功与否与班级人数多少呈负相关。
In this case, a difference in height correlates [=corresponds] to a difference in weight.
在这个例子中，身高差与体重差相关。
[+ object] : to show that a close connection exists between (two or more things)使（两个或多个事物）密切联系
There is no evidence correlating height and intelligence.
没有证据显示身高与智力相关。