associate
英 [ə'səʊʃɪeɪt; -sɪeɪt]
美[ə'soʃɪet]
	    - 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