association
/əˌsəusɪˈeɪʃn; əˌsosɪ`eʃən/ n
1 [U]
(a) ~ (with sb/sth) action of associating or being associated联合; 联系; 联盟; 合伙
His English improved enormously because of his association with British people. 因为他和英国人有来往, 所以他的英语突飞猛进.
There has always been a close association between these two schools. 这两所学校一向有密切联系.
We are working in association with a number of local companies to raise money for the homeless. 我们与本地一些公司联合为无家可归的人筹款.
(b) being in sb's company; friendship 与某人为伍; 友谊; 友情; 交往
She became famous through her association with several poets. 她通过与几位诗人的交往而出名了.
2 [C] mental connection between ideas 联想
What associations does the sea have for you? 你从大海能联想到什么?
3 [C] group of people joined together for a common purpose; organization 社团; 协会; 学会
Do you belong to any professional associations? 你是哪个专业学会的?