alliance

alliance
noun
  1. a union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations
    (尤指国家或组织之间的)联盟,联合
    a defensive alliance between Australia and New Zealand.
    澳新军事防御联盟。
    divisions within the alliance.
    联盟中的分歧。
    ■a relationship based on an affinity in interests, nature, or qualities
    (以利益、本性或品质为基础的)联系,结合
    an alliance between medicine and morality.
    医药与品德的结合。
    ■[mass noun]a state of being joined or associated
    联系
    his party is in alliance with the Greens.
    他的党派与格林家族紧密关联。
    ■(Alliance)used in names of political parties formed by the combination or association of separate parties
    联盟
    ■(Ecology)a group of closely related plant associations
    (生态)群落属
语源
  1. Middle English : from Old French aliance, from alier 'to ally' (see ally)
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