ally
Meaning: A person, country, or organisation that cooperates with another for a common purpose
An ally is someone who supports and cooperates with another person or group, especially during conflict or difficulty. The term is commonly used in political and military contexts to describe nations united by treaties. As a verb, 'to ally' means to unite or form a connection with another party.
Examples
- France and Britain were allies during the Second World War. 法国和英国在第二次世界大战期间是盟国。Francia y Gran Bretaña fueron aliados durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial.フランスとイギリスは第二次世界大戦中の同盟国でした。프랑스와 영국은 제2차 세계대전 당시 동맹국이었습니다.
- She proved to be a valuable ally in the fight for equal rights. 在争取平等权利的斗争中,她证明是一位宝贵的盟友。Ella demostró ser una valiosa aliada en la lucha por la igualdad de derechos.彼女は平等な権利を求める闘いにおいて貴重な味方であることを証明しました。그녀는 평등한 권리를 위한 투쟁에서 귀중한 협력자임을 증명했습니다.
- The two companies have allied to compete against their larger rivals. 这两家公司联合起来与更大的竞争对手竞争。Las dos empresas se han aliado para competir contra sus rivales más grandes.両社はより大きなライバルに対抗するために提携しました。두 회사는 더 큰 경쟁사에 맞서기 위해 제휴를 맺었습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old French 'alier' meaning 'to combine, unite', from Latin 'alligare' (to bind to), from 'ad-' (to) + 'ligare' (to bind, tie). Related to 'alliance', 'ligament', 'league', 'oblige', and 'religion'.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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