n. a formal organization of people or groups of people
n. the act of consorting with or joining with others
n. the state of being connected together as in memory or imagination
n. the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination
n. 协会
[计] 关联
1. The association held a meeting to discuss community projects.
这个协会召开了会议，讨论社区项目。
2. She has a strong association with her childhood friends.
她与童年朋友有着深厚的关系。
3. The study found an association between exercise and better mental health.
研究发现锻炼与更好的心理健康之间存在关联。