ally
Chinese meaning
盟友
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Example
Ukraine pushes allies in NATO for anti-ballistic air defense after the latest major Russian attacks kill more than 20 in Kyiv and surrounding area.
俄罗斯近期对基辅及周边地区发动重大袭击,造成超过20人死亡后,乌克兰正敦促北约盟友提供反弹道导弹防空系统。
Source: NPR · 7 Jul 2026
Background ✎
Roots · etymology
源自古法语alier,拉丁ad-(向)+ligare(捆绑)
- ad-(向)+ligare(捆绑)→结盟
Collocations
- close ally / staunch ally / ally with

