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• 指与另一人或团体为共同目标而结盟、合作的人、群体或国家，尤其用于政治或军事语境。

A noun referring to a person, group, or nation that is united with another for a common purpose, especially in a political or military context.

1. Friend or supporterB1formal

   A person or group that helps and supports another, especially in a difficult situation.

   盟友

   • She was a loyal ally during the crisis.
   • The two countries have been allies for decades.
   • He found an ally in his colleague who shared his views.

   同义词associatebackercollaboratorconfederatefriendpartnersupporter

   反义词adversaryenemyfoeopponent

2. Nation in allianceB2formalpolitical

   A country that has agreed to help and support another country, especially in war.

   盟国

   • The allies worked together to defeat the enemy.
   • The treaty made them formal allies.
   • The allied forces launched a joint operation.

   同义词associateconfederatefriendpartner

   反义词adversaryenemyfoe

• 动词，表示与他人、团体或国家联合或结盟，以追求共同目标或互利。

A verb used to indicate the act of joining or uniting with another person, group, or nation for a common purpose or mutual benefit.

1. Form a partnershipB2formal

   To join or unite with another person, group, or nation for a common purpose.

   结盟

   • The two countries allied themselves against the common threat.
   • She allied with her colleagues to propose a new policy.
   • The small businesses allied to compete with larger corporations.

   同义词associateband togethercollaboratecombineconfederatejoinleaguepartnerunite

   反义词antagonizeconfrontfightopposeresist

2. Support or side withB2formal

   To associate or connect oneself with someone or something in support.

   结盟支持

   • He allied himself with the environmental movement.
   • The senator allied with the opposition party on this issue.
   • They allied their efforts to achieve the shared goal.

   同义词backstand bysupportunite

   反义词antagonizeconfrontfightoppose

短语动词变体ally with