aligned
aligned — 形容詞
1. having a close connection or similarity in values, goals, or characteristics wit
一致的
與某事物相似或相符
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.
新的安全規範與國際職場標準是一致的。
be + aligned + with + [standards/policy]
Her personal values are closely aligned with the charity's mission to help children.
她的個人價值觀與慈善機構幫助兒童的使命密切一致。
The two companies have aligned goals for reducing their environmental impact.
這兩家公司在減少環境影響方面有一致的目標。
The project budget must stay aligned with the money available this year.
專案預算必須與今年可用資金保持一致。
Both political parties hold aligned views on most education policies.
兩個政黨在多數教育政策上持一致的看法。
- 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
結盟的
支持某人、組織或觀點
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.
這家報紙長期與保守派政治運動結盟。
be + aligned + with + [political group]
Several leading scientists are aligned with the global climate research initiative.
幾位知名科學家與全球氣候研究計畫結盟。
The union is aligned with workers who demand better safety conditions in factories.
工會與要求工廠改善安全條件的工人站在一起。
Amina chose to work for a law firm aligned with her commitment to social justice.
Amina 選擇為一家與她社會正義理念一致的事務所工作。
These nonprofit groups are aligned in their mission to reduce poverty worldwide.
這些非營利組織在減少全球貧困的使命上團結一致。
- 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 — 動詞
1. to move or adjust two or more objects so that they form a straight line or sit i
使對齊
將物體排成直線或正確位置
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.
技師在試駕前將汽車的前輪對齊。
align + direct object (physical)
Javier carefully aligned the edges of the two sheets of wood.
Javier 小心地將兩片木板的邊緣對齊。
The technician aligned the satellite dish toward the signal source.
技術人員將衛星天線對準訊號來源。
The designer aligned the text to the left side of the page before printing.
設計師在列印前將文字對齊到頁面左側。
The construction crew aligned the new pipes with the existing underground system.
施工人員將新管路與現有地下系統對齊。
- 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
使結盟
公開支持某立場或團體
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.
參議員在選舉後與改革派結盟。
align + oneself + with + [group]
Several technology companies aligned themselves with the new data privacy campaign.
幾家科技公司與新的資料隱私倡議結盟。
Kenji aligned his department with the company's environmental goals.
Kenji 讓他的部門配合公司的環保目標。
Fatima aligned herself with the faction that favored gradual policy change.
Fatima 與主張逐步政策調整的派系結盟。
The general aligned his troops behind the newly appointed commander.
將軍讓部隊團結在新任指揮官之下。
- 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
對齊
自然排成直線或正確位置
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.
兩根金屬棒在最後的機械調整後完美對齊。
intransitive: [things] + align + adverb
The conveyor belt rollers aligned automatically when the machine power came on.
輸送帶滾輪在機器啟動後自動對齊。
The tiles aligned neatly once the workers set the first row correctly.
工人們將第一排磁磚鋪好後，其餘磁磚便整齊地對齊了。
The dancers' movements aligned with the music after several hours of practice.
經過幾小時練習後，舞者的動作與音樂配合一致。
The planets aligned in a rare formation visible from Earth that night.
那晚行星排列成罕見的形狀，從地球上可以看見。
- 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.