为共同的事业与…合作
to act together with someone in order to achieve something
Environmental protesters have made common cause with local people to stop the motorway being built. 环境抗议者与当地人联合起来共同阻止修建高速公路。
In some areas, peasants made common cause with the townspeople in protesting against the power of the church.
In an unusual move, a hunting group has made common cause with environmentalists against drilling for oil.
We are urging scientists and religious leaders to make common cause to protect the environment.
He was not above making common cause with terrorists if he thought it would further his aims.
The two men disagree on many things but they make common cause in promoting the country's financial sector.
See also: common adjective (SHARED)