1、associate
聯系;聯想
Through science we've got the idea of associating progress with the future.
通過科學我們知道了應該把進步和未來聯系起來
。Rap groups have been barred from large musical events because they are associated with vandalism.
說唱組合被禁止參加大型的音樂活動,因為他們使人聯想到肆意破壞公共財產的行為
。使與(某個組織、事業或觀點)有關系;公開支持
I haven't been associated with the project over the last year.
我去年一直沒有參與那個項目
。The press feels the need to associate itself with the green movement.
媒體感到有必要支持綠色運動
。與…為伍;與…交往;與…廝混
What would they think if they knew that they were associating with a murderer?
如果他們知道自己正在與一個殺人犯為伍會怎么想?
They disapproved of her dancing at discos and associating with homosexuals.
他們不同意她在迪斯科舞廳跳舞并和同性戀鬼混
。2、alternative
備選的;備用的;其他的
There were alternative methods of travel available.
還有其他可選的旅行方式
。They had a right to seek alternative employment.
他們有權另謀高就
。非傳統的;另類的
unconventional parents who embraced the alternative lifestyle of the Sixties.
欣然接受60年代另類生活模式而不因循守舊的父母
If you like alternative comedy you'll love this book.
如果你喜歡另類喜劇的話,你就會喜歡這本書
。可供選擇的;可供替代的
New ways to treat arthritis may provide an alternative to painkillers.
關節炎的新療法可能是止痛藥之外的另一種選擇
。