Wordiyoally
🇬🇧 UK/ˈælaɪ/🇺🇸 US/'ælai. ә'lai/
NGSL 3kIELTSTOEFLB2
Definitions
n.
A person, group, or country that cooperates with or supports another, especially in a conflict or for a common purpose.
盟友；同盟国；支持者
v.
To join or unite with another for a common aim or purpose.
与……结盟；联合
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native Englishallyother
=ally
Common Collocations
- 1.close ally亲密盟友
- 2.strategic ally战略盟友
- 3.ally with与...结盟
Example Sentences
- 1.
The two countries became allies during the war.
- 2.
France was America's strongest ally in the war against terrorism.
- 3.
Japan was an ally of the United States during the war.
- 4.
She allied herself with environmental groups to support climate action.
- 5.
She allied herself with the environmental movement.