align
verb [ T ] uk/əˈlaɪn/ us/əˈlaɪn/
使成一条直线；对准；校直
to put two or more things into a straight line
When you've aligned the notch on the gun with the target, fire! 当枪的标尺、准星和目标成一条直线时，开火！
Align the ruler and the middle of the paper and then cut it straight. 用尺子比齐纸的中线，然后沿尺子裁开。
Phrasal verb
align yourself with something/someone 与…保持一致；与…结盟
If you align yourself with an organization or person, you agree with and support their aims.
The party is under pressure to align itself more closely with industry. 该党迫于压力，需要拉近与企业界的关系。
The major unions are aligned with the government on this issue. 在这一问题上，几个主要的工会立场与政府保持一致。