alliance
Derived from Middle English 'aliance', from Old French 'aliance', from Latin 'alliantia', from 'alliare' meaning to bind to.
NOUN
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[/əˈlaɪ.əns/en-US]
同盟
literal
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連携
formal
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提携
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協定
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合意
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概念
untranslatable
(The term 'alliance' carries specific connotations of partnership which may not have a direct equivalent but can be approximated.)
A formal agreement or union between two or more countries, groups, or individuals for mutual benefit or a common purpose, especially in matters of defense, politics, or business.
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- The two nations formed a strong alliance to protect their borders from external threats. — This sentence illustrates a military or political agreement between states.
- Several technology companies entered into an alliance to develop new software and share research. — This example shows a partnership between businesses for a shared goal.
- Their shared passion for environmental protection led to an alliance of like-minded activists. — This demonstrates how individuals or groups can unite for a common cause.