ally
US /ˈæl.aɪ/
UK /ˈæl.aɪ/

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盟友, 同盟国
a state formally cooperating with another for a military or other purpose
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During the war, several nations formed an ally against the common enemy.
战争期间,几个国家结成同盟对抗共同的敌人。
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The United States has long been a strong ally of many European countries.
美国长期以来一直是许多欧洲国家的强大盟友。