association
n
1 [U]
(a) ~ (with sb/sth) action of associating or being associated聯合; 聯系; 聯盟; 合伙
His English improved enormously because of his association with British people. 因為他和英國人有來往, 所以他的英語突飛猛進.
There has always been a close association between these two schools. 這兩所學校一向有密切聯系.
We are working in association with a number of local companies to raise money for the homeless. 我們與本地一些公司聯合為無家可歸的人籌款.
(b) being in sb's company; friendship 與某人為伍; 友誼; 友情; 交往
She became famous through her association with several poets. 她通過與幾位詩人的交往而出名了.
2 [C] mental connection between ideas 聯想
What associations does the sea have for you? 你從大海能聯想到什么?
3 [C] group of people joined together for a common purpose; organization 社團; 協會; 學會
Do you belong to any professional associations? 你是哪個專業學會的?
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阿嫂識矮嬸(諧音):阿嫂識矮嬸, 協會有交往
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*[?,s?u??'ei??n]n. 協會【計】 關聯【化】 締合; 締合作用【醫】 聯合, 締合; 聯想; 協會相關詞組: in association with...
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①聯合,締合 ②協會
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socialadj. 社會的,社會上的;交際的,社交的;群居的;合群的;
n. 聯誼會,聯歡會;社交聚會;
sociableadj. 隨和的,好交際的,友善的;
n. 〈美〉懇親會;〈英〉對座四輪馬車;(二人座)S形椅子;