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。
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盟友, 支持者

a person or group that provides assistance and support in an ongoing effort or struggle

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She found a strong ally in her fight for social justice.
她在争取社会正义的斗争中找到了一个强大的盟友。
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He became an important ally for the environmental movement.
他成为环保运动的重要盟友。
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结盟, 联合

to combine or unite with another for a common purpose

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The two companies decided to ally to develop a new product.
两家公司决定结盟开发新产品。
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He tried to ally himself with the most powerful faction.
他试图与最强大的派系结盟。
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