ally

ally1
[ˈalʌɪ]
(pl. -ies)
  1. a state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose, typically by treaty
    （尤指通过条约以军事等为目的的）结盟
    ■a person or organization that cooperates with or helps another in a particular activity
    同盟者，同盟
    he was forced to dismiss his closest political ally.
    他被迫解散他最亲密的政治同盟。
    ■(the Allies)a group of nations taking military action together, in particular the countries that fought with Britain in the First and Second World Wars
    协约国，同盟国
(-ies, -ied)
  1. [with obj.](ally something to/with)combine or unite a resource or commodity with (another) for mutual benefit
    与…结盟，结合，联合
    he allied his racing experience with his father's business acumen.
    他将自己的竞技经验和其父的商业精明结合起来。
    ■(ally oneself with)side with or support (someone or something)
    拥护，支持（某人，某物）
    he allied himself with the forces of change.
    他支持变化的力量。
语源
  1. Middle English (as a verb): from Old French alier, from Latin alligare 'bind together', from ad- 'to' + ligare 'to bind'; the noun is partly via Old French alie 'allied'. Compare with alloy
ally2
[ˈali]
(亦作 alley)
(pl. -ies)
  1. a toy marble made of marble, alabaster, or glass
    （用大理石、雪花石膏或玻璃做的）玩具弹子
语源
  1. early 18th cent.: perhaps a diminutive of alabaster
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