alliance
Meaning: A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries, organisations, or political parties.
Alliance is a broad term for any formal or informal agreement to cooperate. It is used in international relations (NATO is a military alliance), business (strategic alliances between companies), and politics (electoral alliances). Unlike a coalition, an alliance often implies a more enduring and less circumstantial partnership. Common collocations include 'strategic alliance,' 'military alliance,' 'form an alliance,' 'an alliance between,' and 'an uneasy alliance.'
Examples
- The alliance between Britain and France proved decisive in securing victory during the First World War. 英法同盟在确保第一次世界大战的胜利中发挥了决定性作用。La alianza entre Gran Bretaña y Francia resultó decisiva para asegurar la victoria en la Primera Guerra Mundial.英仏同盟は、第一次世界大戦での勝利を確保する上で決定的な役割を果たした。영국과 프랑스 간의 동맹은 제1차 세계대전에서 승리를 확보하는 데 결정적인 역할을 했다.
- The two technology firms announced a strategic alliance to develop next-generation artificial intelligence systems. 两家科技公司宣布建立战略联盟,共同开发下一代人工智能系统。Las dos empresas tecnológicas anunciaron una alianza estratégica para desarrollar sistemas de inteligencia artificial de nueva generación.両テクノロジー企業は、次世代人工知能システムを開発するための戦略的提携を発表した。양 기술 기업은 차세대 인공지능 시스템을 개발하기 위한 전략적 제휴를 발표했다.
- The party formed an uneasy alliance with its former rivals in order to prevent a common adversary from gaining power. 该政党与昔日的对手结成了不稳定的同盟,以阻止共同的敌人夺权。El partido formó una alianza incómoda con sus antiguos rivales para impedir que un adversario común llegase al poder.その政党は、共通の敵の台頭を阻止するために、かつてのライバルと不安定な同盟を結んだ。그 정당은 공동의 적이 권력을 잡는 것을 막기 위해 과거 경쟁 상대와 불안한 동맹을 맺었다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: media, academic, professional
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old French aliance (alliance, union), from alier (to ally, combine), from Latin alligare (to bind to), from ad- (to) + ligare (to bind). The word has carried its core meaning of a binding union since entering English in the thirteenth century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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