early 15c., "to copulate" (of wolves, dogs), literally "to range (things) in a line," from Middle French aligner, from Old French alignier "set, lay in line," from à "to" (see ad-) + lignier "to line," from Latin lineare, from linea (see line (n.)). Transitive or reflexive sense of "to fall into line" is from 1853. International political sense is attested from 1934. No justification for the French spelling, and aline was an early native form. Related: Aligned; aligning.
例文
1. He has attempted to align the Socialists with the environmental movement.
社会党員に環境運動への支持を勝ち取ろうとした。
2.A tripod will be useful to align and steady the camera.
三脚はカメラの調整と安定化に役立ちます。
3.As long as the verticals align ,the design will look regular.