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allies

UK //ˈælaɪz//US //ˈælaɪz//

词源

源自中古英语 'allien',来自古法语 'alier',最终源于拉丁语 'alligare',意为'绑定在一起'。

noun

❶ 指在战争或冲突中结盟的国家、组织或个人,通常为了共同利益而合作。

“During World War II, the Allies fought against the Axis powers.”

(二战期间,同盟国与轴心国作战。)

“The two companies became allies to compete with larger rivals.”

(两家公司结盟以对抗更大的竞争对手。)

同义词:partners, associates, confederates

verb

❶ 指与他人或组织结盟,通常为了共同的目标或利益而联合。

“The small nation allied itself with a powerful neighbor for protection.”

(这个小国与强大的邻国结盟以寻求保护。)

“They decided to ally against the common threat.”

(他们决定联合起来对抗共同的威胁。)

同义词:unite, join, combine

常见短语

allies with — 表示与某人或某组织结盟,通常用于描述合作关系或联合行动。

“The organization allies with local communities to improve education.”

(该组织与当地社区合作以改善教育。)

close allies — 指关系非常紧密的盟友,通常用于描述国家或组织之间的深厚合作关系。

“The two countries have been close allies for decades.”

(这两个国家几十年来一直是紧密的盟友。)