n.  〔由两个或两个以上政党组成的〕联盟

• in coalition with sb  与…合作

• a coalition government  联合政府

• A new effort led by Canoe Ventures, a coalition of leading cable providers, aims to make interactive advertising available across America later this year. 供应商联盟

• This is a sign of the continued allure of creating scientific coalitions across borders. 组建科学联盟

• He was working in coalition with other Unionist leaders. 他在与统一党的其他领导人携手合作。

BrE /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃn/   

NAmE /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃn/