| 单词 | confederate |
| 释义 | confederate (once / 567 pages) adjvn A confederate is an ally — someone who's on your side. Your brother, the artist, might be your only confederate in your goal of studying modern dance in Paris this summer. A confederate is anyone who supports you and works toward the same goal with you. When it is used in the context of government or politics, it means "united by a treaty," like two countries that have joined forces against a third. When the first letter is capitalized, Confederate refers to the southern United States during the Civil War, which were confederates in their fight to secede from the rest of the country. WORD FAMILYconfederate: confederacy, confederated, confederates, confederating, confederation, confederative+/confederacy: confederacies/confederation: confederations USAGE EXAMPLESNews of his selection was welcomed by Montana’s Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and at least one conservation group, Backcountry Hunters and Anglers. Seattle Times(Dec 14, 2016) This, despite its hosting articles such as “Hoist it high and proud: the confederate flag proclaims a glorious heritage”. The Guardian(Dec 05, 2016) Cody is a member of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian reservation, which is not far from my home. The Guardian(Nov 30, 2016) 1adj united in a confederacy or league Syn allied, confederative united characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity 2v form a group or unite Syn|Hyper band together unify, unite act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief 3v form a confederation with; of nations Hyper unify, unite act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief 4n a person who joins with another in carrying out some plan (especially an unethical or illegal plan) Syn|Hypo|Hyper accomplice decoy, steerer a beguiler who leads someone into danger (usually as part of a plot) ropera decoy who lures customers into a gambling establishment (especially one with a fixed game) shilla decoy who acts as an enthusiastic customer in order to stimulate the participation of others assistant, help, helper, supporter a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose 5n someone who assists in a plot Syn|Hyper collaborator, henchman, partner in crime accessary, accessory someone who helps another person commit a crime Confederate (once / 505 pages) adjn WORD FAMILY Confederate: Confederacy, Confederates+/Confederacy: Confederacies USAGE EXAMPLESMilitary Academy graduate, fatally shot himself at Belmead after commanding Confederate troops in the First Battle of Bull Run. Washington Post(Dec 31, 2016) During a debate on the issue last year Mr Corley suggested that the Confederate flag should be replaced with the white flag of surrender. BBC(Dec 31, 2016) The grist and sawmill complex was the scene of a clash between Union and Confederate regiments on Aug. 1, 1864. Washington Times(Dec 27, 2016) 1adj of or having to do with the southern Confederacy during the American Civil War Confederate soldiers Syn southern in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line 2n a supporter of the Confederate States of America Hypo|Hyper Confederate soldier a soldier in the Army of the Confederacy during the American Civil War bushwhackera Confederate guerrilla during the American Civil War Johnny, Johnny Reb, Reb, Rebel, greyback`Johnny' was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; `greyback' derived from their grey Confederate uniforms Southerner an American who lives in the South admirer, booster, champion, friend, protagonist, supportera person who backs a politician or a team etc. |
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