adj.联合的；相关的

I associated with him in business. 我过去和他合伙经商。

They were associated in several clothing companies. 他们合作经营过几家服装公司。

There are many serious health hazards associated with smoking. 许多危害健康的情况都与吸烟有关。

He was briefly associated with that organization. 他同那个组织有过短时间的联系。