[] a group formed by people from several different groups agreeing to work together for a particular purpose 联合体；联盟◆They have formed a coalition to protect the future of manufacturing in the region. 他们组成一个联盟以保护这地区制造业的未来。◆coalition partners 联盟夥伴⨁to build / create / form / join / lead a coalition 建立／创立／组成／加入／领导联盟
[] the act of two or more groups joining together 结合；联合◆their planned coalition with the American airline 他们与美国航空公司的计划结盟