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

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