aligned
aligned — adjective
1. having a close connection or similarity in values, goals, or characteristics wit
having a close connection or similarity in values, goals, or characteristics with something else, so that the two things match or work well together.
The new safety rules are aligned with international workplace standards.
be + aligned + with + [standards/policy]
Her personal values are closely aligned with the charity's mission to help children.
The two companies have aligned goals for reducing their environmental impact.
The project budget must stay aligned with the money available this year.
Both political parties hold aligned views on most education policies.
- consistent
focuses on behavior or statements not contradicting each other; slightly more formal
- compatible
emphasizes ability to exist or work together without conflict
- harmonious
suggests a pleasing, natural fit between elements
- inconsistent
suggests contradiction rather than mere lack of alignment
文法句型
be + aligned + with + [something]
用法筆記
Subject is often an abstract noun such as goals, values, interests, or policies. Frequently followed by the preposition with.
常見錯誤
2. publicly showing support or agreement for a particular person, group, organizati
publicly showing support or agreement for a particular person, group, organization, or belief system, often by joining them or working on their side.
The newspaper has long been aligned with the conservative political movement.
be + aligned + with + [political group]
Several leading scientists are aligned with the global climate research initiative.
The union is aligned with workers who demand better safety conditions in factories.
Amina chose to work for a law firm aligned with her commitment to social justice.
These nonprofit groups are aligned in their mission to reduce poverty worldwide.
- allied
stronger implication of formal partnership or cooperation
- affiliated
suggests official membership or connection to an organization
- opposed
actively against rather than merely not aligned
- independent
deliberately not taking sides or joining any group
文法句型
be + aligned + with + [person/group]
用法筆記
Commonly used in political, organizational, and activist contexts. The subject is typically a person, group, or institution rather than an abstract concept.
常見錯誤
aligned — verb
1. to move or adjust two or more objects so that they form a straight line or sit i
to move or adjust two or more objects so that they form a straight line or sit in the correct position relative to each other.
The mechanic aligned the car's front wheels before the test drive.
align + direct object (physical)
Javier carefully aligned the edges of the two sheets of wood.
The technician aligned the satellite dish toward the signal source.
The designer aligned the text to the left side of the page before printing.
The construction crew aligned the new pipes with the existing underground system.
- straighten
simpler verb focusing on removing crookedness; less technical
- line up
more informal, common in everyday speech
- adjust
broader meaning of making small changes; not specific to linear positioning
- misalign
to put something into the wrong position
文法句型
align + [something] + with + [something]
用法筆記
This is the only sense that describes physical, concrete positioning. The direct object is typically a mechanical part, building material, or visual element.
常見錯誤
2. to openly choose to support a particular group, political side, opinion, or caus
to openly choose to support a particular group, political side, opinion, or cause, often by making your position clear to others.
The senator aligned himself with the reform group after the election results.
align + oneself + with + [group]
Several technology companies aligned themselves with the new data privacy campaign.
Kenji aligned his department with the company's environmental goals.
Fatima aligned herself with the faction that favored gradual policy change.
The general aligned his troops behind the newly appointed commander.
- side with
more informal; suggests taking a position in a disagreement
- join forces with
emphasizes cooperation and combined effort
- support
broader and less formal; does not necessarily imply public declaration
- oppose
to be against rather than supporting
- distance oneself from
to deliberately avoid association
文法句型
align + [oneself] + with + [group/cause]
用法筆記
Often used with the reflexive pronoun 'oneself' (align oneself with). Common in political, corporate, and social movement contexts. The preposition with is required.
常見錯誤
3. to move naturally into a straight line or the correct position, without someone
to move naturally into a straight line or the correct position, without someone deliberately adjusting the parts.
The two metal rods aligned perfectly after the final mechanical adjustment.
intransitive: [things] + align + adverb
The conveyor belt rollers aligned automatically when the machine power came on.
The tiles aligned neatly once the workers set the first row correctly.
The dancers' movements aligned with the music after several hours of practice.
The planets aligned in a rare formation visible from Earth that night.
- line up
more informal; can be used for both people and objects
- fit together
emphasizes the joining aspect rather than the linear aspect
文法句型
align + with + [something]
用法筆記
Distinguish from verb sense 1 (PUT IN LINE): sense 1 requires a person doing the adjusting (transitive), while this sense describes something positioning itself (intransitive). No direct object is used.