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arming

UK //ˈɑːmɪŋ//US //ˈɑːrmɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'armen',来自古法语 'armer',意为'装备'或'武装',最终源自拉丁语 'armare'(武装)。

noun

❶ 指武装或装备的过程,通常用于描述给人员或设备提供武器或其他必要装备的行为。

“The arming of the soldiers took place before dawn.”

(士兵们的武装行动在黎明前进行。)

“The arming of the security guards was necessary for the high-risk mission.”

(为高风险任务,安保人员的武装是必要的。)

同义词:equipping, supplying, outfitting

verb

❶ 武装或装备某人或某物,使其具备攻击或防御能力。

“They are arming themselves for the upcoming battle.”

(他们正在为即将到来的战斗武装自己。)

“The country is arming its allies with advanced weapons.”

(该国正在用先进武器武装其盟友。)

同义词:equip, supply, outfit

常见短语

arming oneself — 指某人主动武装自己,通常是为了防御或准备战斗。

“The villagers are arming themselves against potential threats.”

(村民们正在武装自己以应对潜在威胁。)

arming a device — 指启动或装备某个设备,使其具备某种功能或进入准备状态。

“The technician is arming the alarm system before leaving.”

(技术员在离开前启动了警报系统。)