alliance

US /əˈlaɪ.əns/
UK /əˈlaɪ.əns/
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联盟, 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.
两国结成了军事同盟
They entered into an alliance to promote environmental protection.
他们结成联盟以促进环境保护。