associate
- vi. 交往；结交
- n. 同事，伙伴；关联的事物
- vt. 联想；使联合；使发生联系
- adj. 副的；联合的
英英释意
- 1. a person who joins with others in some activity;
- "he had to consult his associate before continuing"
- 2. a person who is frequently in the company of another;
- "drinking companions"
- "comrades in arms"
- 3. any event that usually accompanies or is closely connected with another;
- "first was the lightning and then its thunderous associate"
- 4. a degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies