alliance
US /əˈlaɪ.əns/
UK /əˈlaɪ.əns/
1.
聯盟, 同盟
a union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations
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The two countries formed a military alliance.
兩國結成了軍事同盟。
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They entered into an alliance to promote environmental protection.
他們結成聯盟以促進環境保護。