associations
Произношение: [əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃənz]
Контекст: «relationship»
(noun) associations are connections or relationships between people, ideas, or things. It's like when you think of one thing and it reminds you of something else.
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She has many positive associations with her childhood home.
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He has no associations between the two stories; they seem completely unrelated.
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What associations do you have with the word 'summer'?
Контекст: «organization»
(noun) associations can also mean groups of people who come together for a common purpose. Just like a club, where everyone has a shared interest.
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The environmental association works hard to protect nature in our community.
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She didn't join any associations during her time at the university, so she felt lonely.
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Have you heard about the new art association in town?
Контекст: «similarity»
(noun) in psychology, associations refer to the links our brains make between ideas or experiences. For instance, the smell of cookies baking might remind you of your grandma's house.
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The smell of rain often brings back happy associations from my childhood.
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There are no positive associations for him with that song; it brings back sad memories.
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What kinds of associations do you make when you hear that song?