coalition
n
1 [U] action of uniting into one body or group 结合; 联合.
2 [CGp] temporary alliance between political parties, usu in order to form a government 政党间的暂时联合(通常为成立联合政府的)
form a coalition 结成同盟
a left-wing coalition 左翼联盟
[attrib 作定语]
a coalition government 联合政府.