align

• 动词，指将物体排成一条直线或调整到正确的位置关系，也指使各方达成一致或协调配合。

A verb used to indicate the act of arranging or positioning things in a straight line or in proper relation to each other, or to bring into agreement or cooperation.

1. Arrange in a straight lineB1formal

   To place or arrange objects in a straight line or in correct relative positions.

   对齐

   • The carpenter aligned the shelves perfectly.
   • Please align the chairs with the edge of the table.
   • The mechanic aligned the wheels of the car.

   同义词arrayline uprangeregulatesetstraighten

   反义词disarrangedistortmisalignscatterskew

2. Support or agree withB2formal

   To give support to a group, person, or set of ideas; to agree with.

   支持或赞同

   • She decided to align herself with the progressive party.
   • The company's policies align with our values.
   • Many countries aligned against the new trade agreement.

   同义词allyassociatebackconformcooperateendorsesupportsympathize

   反义词conflictdisagreedissentdivergeoppose

3. Coordinate or harmonizeB2formal

   To bring into agreement or cooperation with a particular group or system.

   协调一致

   • We need to align our goals with the budget.
   • The teams aligned their schedules for the project.
   • His actions do not align with his words.

   同义词accordconformcooperatecoordinateharmonizeintegratematchmeshreconcilesynchronize

   反义词clashconflictdifferdisagreedivergeoppose