align
align — 動詞
1. to move things into one even row, or to come into the proper row yourself.
對齊；校準
排成正確直線或對準
to move things into one even row, or to come into the proper row yourself.
Nora aligned the photo frame with the window before hammering in the nail.
Nora 先把相框和窗框對齊，再把釘子敲進去。
align + object + with + reference line
On the screen, the four menu buttons aligned neatly under the blue title.
在螢幕上，四個選單按鈕整齊對齊在藍色標題下方。
intransitive: things align by themselves
The mechanic aligned the front wheels after the car hit a deep hole.
那輛車撞進深洞後，技師把前輪重新校準。
Please align the black arrow with the red line on the map.
請把黑色箭頭對齊地圖上的紅線。
By sunset, the fence posts still did not align along the garden path.
到日落時，那排柵欄柱還是沒有沿著花園小路對齊。
- line up
more everyday and often used for simple physical arrangement
- straighten
focuses on making something not crooked, not on matching a reference point
- position
broader; does not always suggest a straight line
文法句型
align + noun + with + noun
align with + line or edge
align (intransitive)
用法筆記
Often followed by 'with' plus the line, edge, mark, or object used as the point of reference. Intransitive use is common for rows, buttons, columns, and other things that fall into position by themselves.
常見錯誤
2. to make plans, systems, ideas, or times fit each other well, or to fit in that w
配合；一致
使計畫或需求互相吻合
to make plans, systems, ideas, or times fit each other well, or to fit in that way.
The school aligned its lunch menu with the new health rules.
學校把午餐菜單調整得和新健康規定一致。
align + plan or system + with + rule
Our travel dates do not align with Mia's exam week.
我們的旅行日期和 Mia 的考試週對不上。
align with + schedule
The software team aligned the app with what local shops needed.
軟體團隊把這個 app 調整得更符合在地店家的需求。
After the merger, both companies aligned their hiring plans with July sales forecasts.
合併後，兩家公司把招募計畫調整得和七月銷售預測一致。
At the night market, Leo's spending no longer aligned with his scooter savings plan.
在夜市裡，Leo 的花費已經不再符合他的機車存錢計畫。
- match
plain everyday word for fitting or corresponding
- coordinate
often stresses organizing parts so they work together
- fit
broader and less formal; common for needs, plans, and times
文法句型
align + noun + with + noun
align with + goal, value, or need
be aligned with + noun
用法筆記
Usually followed by 'with'. The subject is often a goal, system, plan, value, or schedule rather than a person choosing a political side. Distinguish from sense 3: this sense is about fit or consistency, not open support.
常見錯誤
3. to join the side of a person, group, or cause, or to show support for that side.
支持；靠攏
表態站在某方立場
to join the side of a person, group, or cause, or to show support for that side.
Several union leaders aligned with the hospital workers during the strike.
幾位工會領袖在罷工期間表態支持醫院員工。
align with + group
By autumn, the small party had aligned itself with the president.
到秋天時，那個小黨已經靠攏總統那一邊。
reflexive: align itself with
A group of students aligned against the fee increase after Monday's meeting.
星期一開完會後，一群學生表態反對調漲學費。
The senator refused to align with either camp before the final vote.
在最後表決前，那位參議員拒絕靠攏任何一派。
During the debate, many artists aligned behind the mayor's plan.
辯論期間，許多藝術家都表態支持市長的計畫。
- oppose
to act against a side, plan, or cause
- distance yourself from
to avoid being seen as connected to a group or view
文法句型
align with + person, group, or cause
align against + person or group
align yourself with + side or movement
用法筆記
Common with 'with', 'against', or 'behind' in political, social, and public debates. The subject is usually a person, party, country, or group taking a side, not a plan or schedule being made consistent.