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单词 coalition
释义 co·a·li·tion
\ˌkōəˈlishən\ noun
(-s)
Usage: often attributive
Etymology: Middle French, from Latin coalitus + -ion-, -io -ion
1.
 a. : the act of coalescing : the union of things separate into a single body or group
  < coalition of water vapor into raindrops >
 b. : a group or body formed by the coalescing of originally distinct elements : combination
  < they formed a coalition with the theater owners >
2. in government or politics : a temporary alliance of distinct parties, persons, or states for joint action or to achieve a common purpose
 < the party could keep control only by coalition with two smaller parties >
 < the parties of the right formed a coalition against the Communists >
 < a coalition of free nations >
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