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al·li·ance AHD[ə-līʹəns] D.J.[əˈlaɪəns]K.K.[əˈlaɪəns]n.(名词)- A close association of nations or other groups, formed to advance common interests or causes:联盟,同盟;联姻;结盟:国家或其它集团为了促进其共同利益或事业而成的紧密联盟:an alliance of labor unions opposing the bill.反对法案的工会联盟
- A formal agreement establishing such an association, especially an international treaty of friendship.盟约:结成联盟的正式协定,特别是国际友好协定
- A connection based on kinship, marriage, or common interest; a bond or tie:联系,关系:建立在亲缘、婚姻或共同兴趣基础上的关系;联系或关系:the shifting alliances within a large family.一个大家族中多变的关系
- Close similarity in nature or type; affinity:类同,相似:在性质或类型之间的相似性;亲密关系:the ancient alliance between mathematics and music.数学和音乐之间的古老的联系
- The act of becoming allied or the condition of being allied:结盟:结盟的行为或状态:the church, acting in alliance with community groups.教会和公共社区统一行动
- Middle English 中古英语
- from Old French aliance 源自 古法语 aliance
- from alier [to ally] * see ally 源自 alier [结盟] * 参见 ally
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