"consorting" in Chinese (Traditional)
交往（通常用於貶義）- 勾結
Definition
與某人一起消磨時間，特別是與被認為不好或不受歡迎的人。通常用來暗示負面或可疑的關係。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
'Consorting' 比較正式，通常有負面色彩，暗示與不受認可的人有來往。常見搭配如 'consorting with criminals'。書面和法律語境較多，口語較少。
Examples
He was arrested for consorting with known thieves.
他因與臭名昭著的小偷**交往**而被逮捕。
The law forbids consorting with enemy agents.
法律禁止與敵方特工**勾結**。
She was accused of consorting with criminals.
她被指控和罪犯**交往**。
Rumors spread quickly about him consorting with people from the rival gang.
有關他與對手幫派成員**交往**的傳言很快傳開了。
He got into trouble for consorting where he shouldn't have been.
他因為在不該**交往**的地方混而惹上麻煩。
People whispered about her consorting with troublemakers after dark.
人們小聲議論她天黑後和搗亂分子**交往**。