Is "Association" a principle是什么意思

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Is "Association" a principle是什么意思
我还是把原句以及上下句都抄下来吧 这样便于大家的理解 请注意括号里的句子 怎么翻译括号里的句子
M:Aw,that stuff's old hat:study at the same time every day,be sure your clothes are comfortable,make sure you have enough light,blah-blah-blah.
W:Not so fast,wise guy.I'm talking about principles like "Mental Visualization",creating a picture in your mind of what is to be remembered.
M:OK,that does sound different.（ Is "Association" a principle ） --- you know,you connect what you want to remember with something you're familiar with?
W:Right on!"Consolidation" is another.I review my notes right after class and consolidate --- or absorb --- the new material into what I've already learned

答案

确实,从上下文来看就是“联想”的意思.
联想是一个方法么?你看,你把你想要记的内容与自己熟悉的事物联系起来.
对的!另外还需要巩固.
这里我觉得principle翻译成原则什么的不合适,还是翻成方法比较准确.