ally
/əˈlaɪ; ə`laɪ/ v
(pt, pp allied) [Ipr, Tn.pr]
~ (sb/oneself) with/to sb/sth join or become joined with sb/sth by treaty, marriage, etc 与某人[某事物]结盟, 联盟或联姻
Britain has allied itself with other western powers for trade and defence. 英国与其他西方强国结成了贸易及防御联盟.
ally / ˈælaɪ; `ælˌaɪ/ n
1 [C] person, country, etc joined with another in order to give help and support 同盟者; 同盟国.
2 the Allies [pl]
those countries which fought with Britain in World War I and II （第一次世界大战中的）协约国; （第二次世界大战中的）同盟国.