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

名词
1.
协会, 社团, 联合会
a group of people organized for a joint purpose
示例:
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The local residents' association meets monthly.
当地居民协会每月开会。
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He is a member of the professional association.
他是专业协会的成员。
2.
关联, 联系, 关系
a connection or cooperative link between people or organizations
示例:
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There's a strong association between diet and health.
饮食与健康之间有很强的关联。
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The company has a long-standing association with the charity.
该公司与该慈善机构有长期的合作关系。
3.
联想, 联系, 关联
a mental connection between ideas or things
示例:
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The color red has a strong association with passion.
红色与激情有很强的联想。
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His memories had a negative association with that place.
他的记忆与那个地方有负面联想。
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