"associations" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 协会
• 联想

Definition

为某个目的组成的人或组织团体，或是指你在头脑中把事物或想法联系起来的过程。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常用于正式组织（如‘行业协会’），也用来表达事物间的联想（如‘词语联想’）。注意不要与'associates'（同事）混淆。常见搭配：'have associations with', 'word associations'。

Examples

There are many associations for teachers in this city.

这个城市有许多教师**协会**。

She joined two associations to meet new friends.

她加入了两个**协会**来结交新朋友。

Some words create strong associations in your mind.

有些词在你脑中会产生强烈的**联想**。

My job involves working with several associations around the country.

我的工作需要与全国多家**协会**合作。

People often have different associations when they hear the same word.

人们听到相同的词时常常有不同的**联想**。

The festival is supported by local associations and volunteers.

该节日得到了当地**协会**和志愿者的支持。