名複: alliances
n.
- 結盟;聯盟,同盟;聯姻[C][U][(+with/between)]
- 結盟諸國;聯姻各方[C][G]
- 類同,相似;親緣關係[U][C][(+between)]
辨析
以上來源於:《英漢大辭典》
n.
- a union or association formed for mutual benefit. ▸a relationship based on an affinity.▸the state of being joined or associated.
- Ecology a group of closely related plant associations.
Etymology
ME: from OFr. aliance, from alier (see ally1).
以上來源於:《簡明牛津英語詞典》