/əˈfɪlieɪt ||; əˈfɪlɪˌet/verb [T] (usually passive 通常用于被动语态) affiliate sth (to sth) to connect an organization to a larger organization 将一机构与另一较大的机构联系起来；使并入；使附属: Our local club is affiliated to the national association. 我们的地区协会附属于国家协会。 ➔affiliated adj ➔affiliation /əfɪliˈeɪʃn ||; əˌfɪlɪˈeʃən/ noun [C,U]