单词 | alignment |
释义 | alignment /euh luyn"meuhnt/, n. 1. an adjustment to a line; arrangement in a straight line. 2. the line or lines so formed. 3. the proper adjustment of the components of an electronic circuit, machine, etc., for coordinated functioning: The front wheels of the car are out of alignment. 4. a state of agreement or cooperation among persons, groups, nations, etc., with a common cause or viewpoint. 5. a ground plan of a railroad or highway. 6. Archaeol. a line or an arrangement of parallel or converging lines of upright stones or menhirs. Also, alinement. [1780-90; ALIGN + -MENT; r. earlier alignement < F] |
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