federate
US /ˈfed.ə.reɪt/
UK /ˈfed.ər.eɪt/
动词
结成联邦, 联合
to form into a single centralized unit, especially a state or group of states, with a central government but retaining a degree of internal autonomy
示例:
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The smaller states decided to federate for mutual defense.
小国决定结成联邦以进行共同防御。
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The various organizations will federate to create a stronger national body.
各组织将联合起来，创建一个更强大的国家机构。