/-ʃɪp; -ʃɪp/
n ~ (with sb)
(a) [U] state of being a partner or partners, esp in business 合伙人身分; 合股; 合伙经营
*She worked in partnership with her sister/They worked in partnership. 她和妹妹合股经营[他们合伙经营].
* He went/entered into partnership with his brother. 他和弟弟合伙做生意.
* He and his brother went/entered into partnership. 他和弟弟合伙做生意.
(b) [C] two or more people working, playing, etc together as partners （在一起工作、游戏等的）两人, 一伙人
*a successful partnership 配合默契的人.

n
[U]
the state of being a partner in business
be/work in partnership (with sb)
　I've been in partnership with her for five years.
　She's gone into partnership with two local doctors.
[C]
a business owned by two or more people
　It's one of the most successful partnerships in the country.
[U and C]
a relationship between two people, organizations, or countries
　Several youth charities have formed a partnership to help these homeless teenagers.
partnership between
　The close partnership between Britain and the US will continue.