association
US /əˌsoʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/
UK /əˌsoʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

名詞
1.
協會, 社團, 聯合會
a group of people organized for a joint purpose
範例:
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The local residents' association meets monthly.
當地居民協會每月開會。
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He is a member of the professional association.
他是專業協會的成員。
2.
關聯, 聯繫, 關係
a connection or cooperative link between people or organizations
範例:
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There's a strong association between diet and health.
飲食與健康之間有很強的關聯。
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The company has a long-standing association with the charity.
該公司與該慈善機構有長期的合作關係。
3.
聯想, 聯繫, 關聯
a mental connection between ideas or things
範例:
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The color red has a strong association with passion.
紅色與激情有很強的聯想。
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His memories had a negative association with that place.
他的記憶與那個地方有負面聯想。
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