association
association
as∙so∙ci∙a∙tion / əˌsosɪˈeʃən ; əˌsəʊsiˈeɪʃən /
◙noun
1. [C] an organization that consists of a group of people who have the same aims, do the same kind of work etc
• 协会，社团:
»the Association of Master Builders
建筑师协会
--› see HOUSING ASSOCIATION
2. [C,U] a relationship with a particular person, organization, group etc
• 〔与某人、机构、团体等的〕关系，关联，交往:
▪ [+with]
»hisclose associationwith the Green Party
他与绿党的密切关系
3. in association with sb / sth, made or done with another person, organization etc
• 与某人/某机构等合伙（合作）:
»concerts sponsored by the Arts Council in association with local businesses
由艺术委员会和当地几家企业联合赞助的音乐会
4. [C] a connection or relationship between two events, ideas, situations etc
• 〔两个事件、想法、局面等的〕联系:
▪ [+between]
»thestrong associationbetween the disease and middle-aged women
这种疾病与中年女性的紧密联系
5. [C] a feeling or memory that is related to a particular place, event, word etc
• 联想:
»Scotland has all kinds of happy associations for me.
苏格兰给我各种各样愉快的联想。
