/ræˈpɔ:(r) ||; ræˈpɔrt/noun [sing] [U] (a) rapport (with sb);(a) rapport (between A and B) a friendly relationship in which people understand each other very well 友好关系；融洽关系: She understood the importance of establishing a close rapport with clients. 她懂得跟客户建立密切关系的重要性。Honesty is essential if there is to be good rapport between patient and therapist. 病人和治疗师若要建立良好关系，诚实是个基本要素。