army
UK ['ɑ:.mi] US ['ɑ:r-] noun
the army [+ sing/pl verb]
ESSENTIAL
■a particular country's fighting force （某国的）陆军，军队•When did you join the army?你甚么时候从军的？ •He has decided on a career in the British Army.他已经决定投身英国军队。 •The army was/were called out to enforce the curfew.出动了军队以实行宵禁。 countable
■a military force that has the training and equipment to fight on land 陆上作战部队；陆军部队•Both the armies suffered heavy losses in the battle.两军在此役中均伤亡惨重。 •The minister is believed to have been killed by the rebel army.据信部长已被叛军杀害了。 countable usually singular
■a large group of people who share similar aims or beliefs 团体；队伍；大群•She brought an army of supporters with her.她带来一大群支持者。 |