bloc
/blɒk/ · /blɑːk/
CEFR level C1Topic GovernmentWord #6779 in the learning path
政治集团；联盟
Definitions
n. A group of countries or people acting together for shared aims.
政治集团；联盟
Example
The councillors formed a bloc to protect local parks.
这些议员组成了一个联盟，以保护当地公园。
A regional trading bloc can strengthen members' bargaining power while reducing barriers to trade between participating countries.
区域贸易集团可以增强成员的议价能力，同时降低参与国之间的贸易壁垒。
Collocations
- trading bloc
- political bloc
- regional bloc
- form a bloc
Synonyms
- alliance
- coalition
Usage tip
与block同音；bloc专指共同采取行动的集团。
FAQ
- What does bloc mean?
- A group of countries or people acting together for shared aims.
- How is bloc pronounced?
- UK /blɒk/, US /blɑːk/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
