Connect people or things in your mind.
When you see a red cross, you might associate it with hospitals.
當你看到紅十字,你可能会將其與醫院聯繫起來。
Spend time with someone, especially if others disapprove.
I don't want you to associate with those troublemakers.
我不想讓你和那些麻煩製造者來往。
Show support or agreement with something.
She does not want to associate herself with the controversial policy.
她不想讓自己與有爭議的政策聯繫起來。
Lower in rank; having fewer rights.
He was promoted from associate to full professor.
他從副教授被提升為正教授。
Connected with a profession or organization.
She is an associate member of the club.
她是俱樂部的附屬會員。
A person you work or do business with.
He is a business associate of mine.
他是我商業夥伴。
An associate member.
She became an associate of the organization.
她成為了該組織的合夥人。
A person with an Associate’s degree.
He is an engineer and also an associate professor.
他是一個工程師,也是一名副教授。