Affiliate
Pronunciation:əˈfɪliˌeɪt
EN→ZH
Quick Translations
- 附属机构
- 分校
- 会员
- 关联
- 合作伙伴
Definitions
verb
Definition
To officially attach or connect to a larger organization or group.
In ZH
正式附属或连接到一个更大的组织或团体。
Examples
- When the small bakery decided to affiliate with the national chain, they thought their secret recipe would still be a secret, but the cookies ended up having a side of corporate red tape!
- After years of trying to affiliate with a cool tech company, David finally joined a startup that promised to revolutionize toaster technology. Now he’s waiting for his toast to tweet!
- The cat decided to affiliate with the dog pack, thinking they would share great adventures, but all she got was a lot of drool and a couple of ruined beds!
Cultural Notes
In a business context, 'affiliate' often refers to companies that are officially connected to a larger corporation, such as franchises. Additionally, it can denote partnerships in various fields, including academia, where institutions affiliate to share resources.
noun
Definition
A subsidiary or a member of a larger organization or group.
In ZH
较大组织或团体的子公司或成员。
Examples
- The university has many affiliates, including a quirky school for training llamas as therapy animals. Because who doesn’t need a cuddly llama after a stressful day?
- As a new affiliate of the global conservation network, the group thought their biggest challenge would be saving the whales, but it turns out convincing people to stop littering was the real whale of a task!
- My new bank is an affiliate of a larger bank, which is great because they have a million apps, yet somehow, I still can’t find how to check my balance without getting stuck in a digital maze!
Cultural Notes
In the context of organizational structure, affiliates often share branding or operational strategies, but retain some level of independence. This term is commonly used in both corporate and non-profit sectors.