单词 | ally |
释义 | noun | verb allyally1 /ˈælaɪ/ ●●○ W3 noun (plural allies) [countable] 1a country that makes an agreement to help or support another country, especially in a war: a meeting of the European allies → see also Allies2someone who helps and supports you in difficult situations: She knew she had found an ally in Ted.a staunch/close/loyal ally He was one of the president’s closest allies. a network of political allies3something that helps you succeed in a difficult situation: Exercise is an important ally in your campaign to lose weight. noun | verb allyally2 /əˈlaɪ, ˈælaɪ/ verb (allies, allied, allying) [intransitive, transitive] to join with other people or countries to help and support each other: ally yourself to/with somebody The northern cities allied themselves with the emperor. [Origin: 1300–1400 Old French alier, from Latin alligare, from ad- to + ligare to tie] → see also allied |
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