associations

柯林斯词典

1. N-COUNT An association is an official group of people who have the same job, aim, or interest. 协会
...the National Basketball Association. …全国篮球协会。
2. N-COUNT Your association with a person or a thing such as an organization is the connection that you have with them. (与某人、某物的) 关联
...the company's six-year association with retailer J.C. Penney Co. …这家公司与零售商彭尼公司6年的业务往来。
3. N-COUNT If something has particular associations for you, it is connected in your mind with a particular memory, idea, or feeling. (与某记忆、观念、情感的) 关联
He has a shelf full of things, each of which has associations for him. 他有一个摆满了东西的架子，每一样都与他的内心世界有关联。
4. PHRASE If you do something in association with someone else, you do it together. 与…联合
The changes I instigated in association with the board 18 months ago were because I love this company. 18个月前我联合董事会发起的这些变革是出于我爱这家公司。