consortium
/kənˈsɔrʃjəm/
an association of companies for some definite purpose
中文释义：联盟；联合体
A consortium of universities collaborated on the research project.
一个大学联盟合作开展了这个研究项目。
The construction consortium won the bid for the new bridge.
该建筑联合体中标了新桥梁项目。