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

• 1. 

  V-T 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 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。