English Dictionary

associate

/əˈsəʊʃieɪt/

adj

Joined with another or others and having lower status. / Having partial status or privileges. / Following or accompanying; concomitant. / (biology, dated) Connected by habit or sympathy.

He is my associate in the project.

意味（1）

Joined with another or others and having lower status.

The associate editor is someone who has some experience in editing but not sufficient experience to qualify for a senior post.

意味（2）

Having partial status or privileges.

He is an associate member of the club.

意味（3）

Following or accompanying; concomitant.

意味（4）

(biology, dated) Connected by habit or sympathy.

associate motions: those that occur sympathetically, in consequence of preceding motions