alignment
n [U, C]
1 arrangement in a straight line 排成直线
The sights of the gun must be in alignment with the target. 枪的瞄准器必须与射击目标对准成一线.
2 (esp political) arrangement in groups (尤指政治上的)联盟
the alignment of Japan with the West 日本与西方的联盟.
3 (idm 习语) out of alignment not in line 不成一直线.