a union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations
(尤指国家或组织之间的)联盟,联合
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a defensive alliance between Australia and New Zealand 澳新军事防御联盟
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divisions within the alliance .联盟中的分歧。
a relationship based on an affinity in interests, nature, or qualities
(以利益、本性或品质为基础的)联系,结合
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an alliance between medicine and morality .医药与道德的结合。
[mass noun]a state of being joined or associated
联系
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his party is in alliance with the Greens .他的党派与格林家族紧密关联。
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联盟(用于政党合并或结盟后的名称中)。
【生态】 群落属。
"Middle English: from Old French