(about a company or an organization) to be connected to a larger one 使隶属，使并入（较大的公司或组织）◆All three major rail unions are affiliated to the Trades Union Congress. 三大铁路工会隶属於工会总会。
(about a person) to have a close professional connection with an organization 加入；为…工作◆He is an independent consultant affiliated with McKinsey & Co. 他是麦肯锡公司的独立顾问。
▸affiliation /əˌfɪliˈeɪʃn/
noun
[, ]◆The affiliation with the plastics giant (= large company) gives the business many advantages. 附属於塑料钜头给这业务带来了许多好处。◆Please put your name, address and affiliation (= the organization that you work for or represent) on the form. 请将你的名字、地址及工作单位或所属机构填在表上。