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armor

UK /ˈɑːmə/US /ˈɑːrmər/

词源

源自中古英语 'armure',来自古法语,最终源于拉丁语 'armatura',意为'装备'或'武器'。

noun

❶ 盔甲,指古代战士穿在身上的金属防护装备,用于在战斗中保护身体免受伤害。

“The knight wore heavy armor to protect himself in battle.”

(骑士穿着沉重的盔甲以在战斗中保护自己。)

“The museum displayed ancient armor from the Middle Ages.”

(博物馆展出了中世纪的古代盔甲。)

❶ 装甲,指车辆或设备上用于防护的金属外壳,如坦克或军舰的装甲。

“The tank's armor was thick enough to withstand enemy fire.”

(坦克的装甲厚到足以抵挡敌人的火力。)

“The battleship was equipped with reinforced armor.”

(这艘战列舰配备了加固装甲。)

同义词:protection, shield, defense

verb

❶ 给...装备盔甲或装甲,使其具有防护能力。

“The soldiers armored themselves before heading into battle.”

(士兵们在投入战斗前给自己装备了盔甲。)

“The vehicle was armored to resist explosions.”

(这辆车被装甲以抵抗爆炸。)

同义词:fortify, protect, shield

常见短语

suit of armor — 一套完整的盔甲,通常指中世纪骑士穿戴的全身防护装备。

“The museum has a full suit of armor from the 15th century.”

(博物馆有一套15世纪的完整盔甲。)

armor up — 穿上盔甲或做好防护准备,也可比喻为心理或情感上的准备。

“Before the debate, she armored up with facts and confidence.”

(在辩论前,她用事实和信心武装自己。)