battalion
柯林斯词典
1. N-COUNT A battalion is a large group of soldiers that consists of three or more companies. 营 (由三个或以上的连组成的)
Ten hours later Anthony was ordered to return to his battalion. 10小时之后安东尼被命令回营。
2. N-COUNT A battalion of people is a large group of them, especially a well-organized, efficient group that has a particular task to do. (有组织的) 队伍
There were battalions of highly paid publicists to see that such news didn't make the press. 有数支由高薪宣传人员组成的队伍确保这样的消息不变成新闻。
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battalion /bəˈtæljən/ (battalions)
剑桥词典
- a military unit consisting of three or more companies
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