alignment
alignment
a∙lign∙ment / əˈlaɪnmənt ; əˈlaɪnmənt /
◙noun
1. [U] the state of being arranged in a line with something or parallel to something
• 排成直线; 平行的排列:
▪ [+of]
»the geometrical alignment of the Sun, Moon and Earth at the eclipse
日蚀或月蚀发生时太阳、月亮和地球成几何直线的排列
»out of / into alignment
»The wheels were out of alignment.
轮子排列不齐。
2. [C,U] support given by one country or group to another in politics, defence etc
• 联盟，结盟:
▪ [+with]
»their military alignment with the US
他们与美国的军事结盟
