associate

中文意思

n. a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
n. a person with subordinate membership in a society, institution, or commercial enterprise
n. any event that usually accompanies or is closely connected with another
v. make a logical or causal connection

v. 联想
Most people associate the smell of fresh coffee with a good morning.
大多数人会将新鲜咖啡的香味与美好的早晨联系在一起。
v. 使联合
The two technology companies decided to associate their research departments to develop new software.
这两家科技公司决定联合各自的研发部门来开发新软件。
v. 交往
My parents always advised me not to associate with people who lie.
我父母总是劝我不要和撒谎的人交往。
n. 伙伴
He went into the restaurant business with a trusted business associate.
他与一位值得信赖的商业伙伴合伙进军餐饮业。
n. 副职
After working hard for three years, she was promoted from an assistant to an associate in the firm.
努力工作三年后，她在这家事务所里从助理提拔为了副职人员。
adj. 副的
Dr. Li was recently promoted to associate professor in the chemistry department.
李博士最近被晋升为化学系的副教授。