1721, "union by agreement," from French fédération, from Late Latin foederationem (nominative foederatio), noun of action from Latin foederare "league together," from foedus "covenant, league" (see federal).
实用例句
1. The Russian Federation declared itself to be a sovereign republic.
俄罗斯联邦宣布自己为主权独立的共和国。来自柯林斯例句
2. He hopes for a gradual disconnection from the federation.
他希望能从联盟中逐渐抽身而出。来自柯林斯例句
3. The German sports federation said it would hold an investigation.
德国体育联合会称它将进行调查。来自柯林斯例句
4. The World Chess Federation has affiliates in around 120 countries.
国际象棋联合会在大约120个国家设有分支机构。来自柯林斯例句
5. The officer cited the federation's rule on affiliation.
