新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

align

英  [əˈlaɪn]
    

[VERB]

    VERB. 动词
  • aligns , aligning , aligned

    1[T 及物动词] 与…结盟

    If you align yourself with a particular group, you support them because you have the same political aim.

    双语例句

    例:

    When war broke out, they aligned themselves with the rebel forces.

    战争爆发以后,他们与叛军结了盟。

    2[T 及物动词] 使对齐

    If you align something, you place it in a certain position in relation to something else, usually parallel to it.

    双语例句

    例:

    A tripod will be useful to align and steady the camera.

    三脚架会有助于调准和稳定照相机。