学个词Learn a Word 第1206期 coalition

　　今天我们要学的词是coalition¹。Coalition, 是联盟的意思。为落实联合国授权在利比亚上空设立禁飞区的计划， "An international military coalition attacked Libyan air-defense² and other military targets during the weekend," 一个国际军事联盟周末对利比亚的防空设施等军事目标进行了打击。 "The coalition forces, including U.S., British and French aircrafts, have taken out most of Libya's air defense systems," 包括美国、英国和法国战斗机在内的联盟军力，已经摧毁了利比亚的大部分防空设施。好的，今天我们学习的词是 coalition...

1 coalition   

n.结合体，同盟，结合，联合

参考例句：

• The several parties formed a coalition.这几个政党组成了政治联盟。
• Coalition forces take great care to avoid civilian casualties.联盟军队竭尽全力避免造成平民伤亡。

2 defense   

n.防御，保卫；[pl.]防务工事；辩护，答辩

参考例句：

• The accused has the right to defense.被告人有权获得辩护。
• The war has impacted the area with military and defense workers.战争使那个地区挤满了军队和防御工程人员。