单词 | allying |
释义 | ally1 of 3verb al·ly ə-ˈlī ˈa-ˌlī allied; allying transitive verb : to unite or form a connection or relation between : associate He allied himself with a wealthy family by marriage. intransitive verb : to form or enter into an alliance two factions allying with each other ally 2 of 3noun al·ly ˈa-ˌlī ə-ˈlī plural allies 1 : a sovereign or state associated with another by treaty or league America and its allies 2 : one that is associated with another as a helper : a person or group that provides assistance and support in an ongoing effort, activity, or struggle a political ally She has proven to be a valuable ally in the fight for better working conditions. —often now used specifically of a person who is not a member of a marginalized or mistreated group but who expresses or gives support to that group The storyline on "Glee" captures something larger that we are seeing with a new generation of allies (allies are people who support LGBT rights but aren't LGBT themselves). David M. Hall 3 : a plant or animal linked to another by genetic or taxonomic proximity ferns and their allies -ally 3 of 3adverb suffix : -ly entry 2 terrifically —in adverbs formed from adjectives in -ic with no alternative form in -ical allying verbas in uniting to form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members the area's small grape growers have allied and formed a cooperative that will help them get the best prices Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance
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