alliance
alliance
al∙li∙ance / əˈlaɪəns ; əˈlaɪəns /
◙noun [C]
1. an arrangement in which two or more countries, groups etc agree to work together to try to change or achieve something
• 联盟，结盟:
▪ [+with]
»Britain'smilitary alliancewith her NATO partners
英国和它北约伙伴的军事联盟
▪ [+between]
»the possibility of apolitical alliancebetween the two parties
两党政治联盟的可能性
»make / enter into / form / forge an alliance ( = agree to work together )
结成联盟
»The companies have formed an alliance to market the product.
各家公司联手将该产品推向市场。
2. a group of two or more countries, groups etc who work together to achieve something
• 结盟团体，同盟:
»independent organizations and alliances
独立组织和联盟
3. in alliance (with sb / sth), if two groups, countries etc are in alliance, they work together to achieve something or protect each another
• （与某人/某物）联盟（联手）:
»Relief workers in alliance with local charities are trying to help the victims.
救济人员与当地慈善机构联合起来，设法帮助那些灾民。
4. [formal] a close relationship, especially a marriage, between people
• 〔人们间的〕亲密关系;〔尤指〕联姻
--› see unholy alliance at UNHOLY (1)
