单词 | ally |
释义 | ally ally /ˈæl.aɪ/ noun [C] C2 a country that has agreed officially to give help and support to another one, especially during a war: » The US is one of Britain's staunchest allies.» During the First World War, Turkey and Germany were allies/Turkey was an ally of Germany.→ SEE ALSO THE ALLIES(Cf. ↑the Allies)Thesaurus+: ↑Helpers and accomplices , ↑People who help or serve people professionallyThesaurus+: ↑Acting, being or existing togetherC1 someone who helps and supports someone else: » He is generally considered to be the prime minister's closest political ally.Thesaurus+: ↑Supporters, members and defenders , ↑Believers and non-believers• • • Extra Examples:» a staunch friend and ally» a steadfast friend/ally» Cuba became an ally of the Soviet Union in the 1950s.» If the violence continues, they risk alienating one of their most powerful allies.» NATO allies have decided to send peace-keeping troops to the troubled area. |
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