early 15c., "to copulate" (of wolves, dogs), literally "to range (things) in a line," from Middle French aligner, from Old French alignier "set, lay in line," from à "to" (see ad-) + lignier "to line," from Latin lineare, from linea (see line (n.)). Transitive or reflexive sense of "to fall into line" is from 1853. International political sense is attested from 1934. No justification for the French spelling, and aline was an early native form. Related: Aligned; aligning.
双语例句
1. He has attempted to align the Socialists with the environmental movement.
他已试图争取社会党人支持环境运动。
来自柯林斯例句
2. A tripod will be useful to align and steady the camera.
三脚架有助于调准和稳定相机。
来自柯林斯例句
3. As long as the verticals align, the design will look regular.
