英语词汇“ally”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词	ally
释义	al·ly I. \əˈlī, aˈlī, ˈaˌlī; ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷is most freq for the form “allied” — see allied\ verb (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: Middle English allien, from Old French alier, from Latin alligare to bind to, from ad- + ligare to bind — more at ligature *transitive verb* 1. : to unite or form a connection between (as one family and another by marriage or two or more states by treaty) : join in association or alliance — usually used with with or to < has allied herself to the West to attain certain economic aspirations — New Republic > < were so closely allied by prewar economic agreements — Alan Valentine > < the powerful family with which he had allied himself by marriage > 2. : to connect or form a relation between (as by likeness, resemblance, or compatibility) : associate, relate — usually used with with or to < the song of the kinglet is the only characteristic that allies it to the wrens — John Burroughs > < fear is an unbecoming affliction, allied to boasting — Herbert Agar > < functions which are complementary and closely allied > < sentiments are allied to the desire to achieve new goals — George Wythe > *intransitive verb* : to form or enter into an alliance < a completely independent country free to choose with whom she would ally > < persuade the nation to ally with the other democracies > < he again allied with his friends — S.L.Marshall > II. \ˈaˌlī, əˈlī, aˈlī; ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷is much more freq than ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷for the pl & somewhat more freq than ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷for the sing\ noun (-es) Etymology: Middle English allie, from allien, v. 1. a. obsolete : kinsman, relative b. : a plant or animal linked to another by natural genetic or evolutionary relationship < the honey bees and allies as well as the more distantly related ants > < ferns and their allies > 2. a. : one usually a sovereign or state united, banded, or associated with another in a common cause or by treaty or league < the duke and his allies > < an eastern empire with strong western allies > : one of the subjects or citizens so united b. allies plural, usually capitalized : the nations allied against the Central Powers in World War I or against the Axis in World War II 3. : someone or something associated with another as a helper : auxiliary, supporter < let the teacher appear always the ally of the pupil, not his natural enemy — Bertrand Russell > < gained an ally in organized labor — D.E.Clark > < time is at once the enemy and the ally of life — F.B.Millett > III. variant of alley
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