align /əˈlaɪn/ star1 CET6+ TEM8 (aligning,aligned,aligns)

• 1.  

  V-T（及物动词） If you align yourself with a particular group, you support them because you have the same political aim. 与…结盟

  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.  

  V-T（及物动词） If you align something, you place it in a certain position in relation to something else, usually parallel to it. 使对齐

  例：

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

  三脚架会有助于对齐稳住照相机。