associate
verb [ T ] uk/əˈsəʊ.si.eɪt/ us/əˈsoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/
C1 将…（与…）联系起来，把…联系在一起
to connect someone or something in your mind with someone or something else
Most people associate this brand with good quality. 大多数人把这个品牌和优良品质联系在一起。
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- Most people associate troglodytes with prehistoric times, but troglodyte communities still exist in Tunisia and China.
- Both politicians have been closely associated with the movement for some time.
- He has been associated with some dubious characters.
- I am happy, indeed proud, to be associated with this project.
- One or two of the earlier photos reveal an intriguing androgyny not normally associated with the actress.
Phrasal verbs
be associated with somethingB2 …是…所引起的；…和…有关联，…和…有瓜葛
If problems or dangers are associated with a particular thing or action, they are caused by it.
The cancer risks associated with smoking have been well documented. 抽烟有引发癌症的危险，这两者的关联是有详尽的文献为证的。
associate with someoneC2 与（尤指他人不赞同的人）交往
to spend time with a group of people, especially people who are disapproved of
I don't want my children associating with drug addicts and alcoholics. 我不想让我的孩子们与吸毒成性以及酗酒的人交往。
associate
noun [ C ] uk/əˈsəʊ.ʃi.ət/ us/əˈsoʊ.ʃi.ət/
(FRIEND)
朋友;同事;（生意）伙伴
someone who is closely connected to another person as a companion, friend, or business partner
A close associate of the author denied reports that she had cancer. 作者的一个密友否认了她患癌症的报道。
a business associate 生意伙伴
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- We entertain a lot of people, mainly business associates of my wife's.
- Only close friends and associates were invited.
- The book, written by a former associate, attacked the president's style of government.
- I'd like you to meet a business associate of mine.
- Former associates of the dictator were forced to testify against him.
(QUALIFICATION)
US副学士，准学士
someone who holds an associate's degree
an associate of arts 文科准学士
associate
adjective [ before noun ] uk/əˈsəʊ.si.ət/ us/əˈsoʊ.ʃi.ət/
副的;准的;非正式的
used in the title of a person whose rank is slightly lower or less complete than the full official position described
an associate member of an organization 一个组织的准会员
associate director/producer 副导演／制片人