align

align
verb
  1. [with obj.]place or arrange (things) in a straight line
    将（物品）排成直线，使排列成行
    gently brush the surface to align the fibres.
    轻拂表面以理顺纤维织物。
    ■put (things) into correct or appropriate relative positions
    将（物品）放入正确（或合适）位置
    the fan blades are carefully aligned.
    扇叶被小心地排列着。
    aligning domestic prices with prices in world markets.
    按照世界市场价格定国内价格。
    ■[no obj.]lie in a straight line, or in correct relative positions
    排成直线，恰当排列
    the pattern of the border at the joint should align perfectly.
    结合处的边界花纹要完美排列。
  2. (align oneself with)give support to (a person, organization, or cause)
    支持（某人，组织，事业）
    newspapers usually align themselves with certain political parties.
    各报纸通常与一定的政党站在一边。
    ■[no obj.]come together in agreement or alliance
    与…结盟
    all of them must now align against the foe.
    他们所有人现在必须联合抗敌。
    [as adj. aligned]forces aligned with Russia.
    和俄罗斯结盟的力量。
语源
  1. late 17th cent.: from French aligner, from à ligne 'into line'
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