union
US /ˈjuː.njən/
UK /ˈjuː.njən/
1.
聯盟, 聯合
the action or fact of joining or being joined, especially in a political context.
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The states formed a union to strengthen their defense.
各州組建了一個聯盟以加強防禦。
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The European Union promotes economic and political cooperation.
歐盟促進經濟和政治合作。
2.
工會, 協會
a society or association organized for a common purpose, especially a trade union.
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He joined the workers' union to fight for better wages.
他加入了工人工會，爭取更高的工資。
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The teachers' union is negotiating with the school board.
教師工會正在與校董會談判。