好词典

alignment

UK /əˈlaɪnmənt/US /əˈlaɪnmənt/

词源

源自法语 alignement,由拉丁语 ad(向)和 linea(线)组合而成,字面意思为'排成直线'。

noun

❶ 指物体或部件排列成直线或正确位置的状态,常用于描述机械零件、文字排版或身体姿势的调整。

“The mechanic checked the wheel alignment of the car.”

(技师检查了车轮的定位情况。)

“Proper alignment of the spine is important for good posture.”

(脊柱的正确排列对保持良好的姿势很重要。)

❶ 指组织、国家或个人在观点、利益或目标上达成一致或结盟的状态。

“The political party sought alignment with environmental groups.”

(该政党寻求与环保团体结盟。)

“There was a clear alignment of interests between the two companies.”

(两家公司之间存在明显的利益一致。)

同义词:arrangement, adjustment, alliance, coordination, agreement

常见短语

in alignment with — 表示与某事物一致或相符,常用于描述观点、目标或行动的一致性。

“Our strategy is in alignment with market trends.”

(我们的策略与市场趋势一致。)

out of alignment — 指物体未正确排列或状态不一致,也可比喻关系或目标的不协调。

“The door is out of alignment and doesn't close properly.”

(这扇门没有对齐,无法正常关闭。)