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ally

UK /ˈælaɪ/US /ˈælaɪ/

词源

源自中古英语 'allien',来自古法语 'alier',最终源自拉丁语 'alligare',意为'绑定'或'联合'。

noun

❶ 指在战争、政治或其他活动中与另一方结盟的国家、组织或个人,通常基于共同利益或目标而合作。

“During World War II, the United States became a key ally of Britain.”

(二战期间,美国成为英国的重要盟友。)

“The two companies formed an ally to compete against larger rivals.”

(两家公司结成联盟以对抗更大的竞争对手。)

同义词:partner, associate, confederate, supporter, collaborator

verb

❶ 指与某人或某组织结盟或联合,通常是为了共同的目标或利益。

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

(这个小国与一个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, collaborate, team up

常见短语

ally with — 与某人或某组织结盟或联合,通常是为了共同的目标或利益。

“The organization allied with several NGOs to address the issue.”

(该组织与多个非政府组织联合起来解决这个问题。)

close ally — 指关系密切的盟友,通常用于描述国家或个人之间的紧密合作关系。

“The president met with his closest allies to discuss the strategy.”

(总统与他的最亲密盟友会面讨论战略。)