Connect people or things in your mind.
When you see a red cross, you might associate it with hospitals.
当你看到红十字,你可能会将其与医院联系起来。
Spend time with someone, especially if others disapprove.
I don't want you to associate with those troublemakers.
我不想让你和那些麻烦制造者交往。
Show support or agreement with something.
She does not want to associate herself with the controversial policy.
她不想让自己与有争议的政策联系起来。
Lower in rank; having fewer rights.
He was promoted from associate to full professor.
他从副教授被提升为正教授。
Connected with a profession or organization.
She is an associate member of the club.
她是俱乐部的附属会员。
A person you work or do business with.
He is a business associate of mine.
他是我的商业伙伴。
An associate member.
She became an associate of the organization.
她成为了该组织的合伙人。
A person with an Associate’s degree.
He is an engineer and also an associate professor.
他是一名工程师,也是一名副教授。