| 单词 | association |
| 释义 | association —association /əˌsəʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ aep /-ˌsoʊ-/ noun (INVOLVEMENT) C1 [U] the fact of being involved with or connected to someone or something: » her association with the university» This event was organized in association with a local school.Thesaurus+: ↑Taking part and getting involved , ↑Getting involved for one's own benefit or against others' willF0 [C or U] a feeling or thought that relates to someone or something: » The south of France has positive associations for me as I used to holiday there as a child.Thesaurus+: ↑Feelings - general words• • • Extra Examples:» His wife's association with a former criminal was a constant source of embarrassment for the prime minister.» He began his long association with the New York City Opera in 1943.» The book was published in association with a local charity.» This part of the country held many pleasant associations for her.» People were suspicious of his past association with right-wing groups.noun [C, + sing/pl verb] (GROUP) ► B2 a group of people who work together in a single organization for a particular purpose: » The Football Association» The British Medical Association is/are campaigning for a complete ban on tobacco advertising.Thesaurus+: ↑Societies, clubs and organizations• • • Extra Examples:» The school is affiliated with a national association of driving schools.» It falls to me to thank you for all you have done for the association.» The association needs to win back former members who have allowed their subscriptions to lapse.» As chairman of the association, he held office for over 20 years.» The aim of the association is to perpetuate the skills of traditional furniture design. |
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