| 单词 | associate |
| 释义 | associate —associate /əˈsəʊ.si.ət/ aep /-ˈsoʊ-/ noun [C] (FRIEND) ► F0 someone who is closely connected to another person as a companion, friend, or business partner: » A close associate of the author denied reports that she had cancer.» a business associateThesaurus+: ↑Friends, acquaintances and contemporariesThesaurus+: ↑Employees and colleagues• • • Extra Examples:» We entertain a lot of people, mainly business associates of my wife's.» Only close friends and associates were invited.» The book, written by a former associate, attacked the president's style of government.» I'd like you to meet a business associate of mine.» Former associates of the dictator were forced to testify against him.noun [C] US (QUALIFICATION) ► F0 someone who holds an associate's degree: » an associate of artsThesaurus+: ↑Qualifications in higher education associate /əˈsəʊ.si.eɪt/ aep /-ˈsoʊ-/ verb [T] ↑Verb Endings for associate ► C1 to connect someone or something in your mind with someone or something else: » Most people associate this brand with good quality.Thesaurus+: ↑Linking and relating , ↑Regarding and concerning• • • Extra Examples:» Most people associate troglodytes with prehistoric times, but troglodyte communities still exist in Tunisia and China.» Both politicians have been closely associated with the movement for some time.» He has been associated with some dubious characters.» I am happy, indeed proud, to be associated with this project.» One or two of the earlier photos reveal an intriguing androgyny not normally associated with the actress. associate /əˈsəʊ.si.ət/ aep /-ˈsoʊ-/ adjective [before noun] ► F0 used in the title of a person whose rank is slightly lower or less complete than the full official position described: » an associate member of an organization» associate director/producerThesaurus+: ↑Position and status in groups and organizations |
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