ADJ [usually ADJ n]联想的;由关联产生的Associative thoughts are things that you think of because you see, hear, or think of something that reminds you of those things or which you associate with those things. 联想的;由关联产生的
The associative guilt was ingrained in his soul.
由此产生的内疚感在他灵魂深处挥之不去。
The real picture is more horrific and stronger but one must conjure up all the associative thoughts and emotions it evokes.