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源自法语 'bataillon',最早来自意大利语 'battaglione',意为'战斗单位',词根与'battle'(战斗)相关。16世纪进入英语。
❶ 军队中的营级单位,通常由300至1000名士兵组成,是团的下属单位。用于描述军事编制中的基本作战部队。
“The battalion was deployed to the front line.”
(该营被部署到前线。)
“He commanded a battalion during the war.”
(他在战争期间指挥了一个营。)
❶ 比喻大量的人或事物聚集在一起,常用于非军事语境中描述规模较大的群体。
“A battalion of volunteers helped clean up after the storm.”
(一大群志愿者在风暴后帮助清理。)
“The company sent a battalion of salespeople to the conference.”
(公司派了一大批销售人员参加会议。)
battalion commander — 营长,指指挥一个营的军官,通常是中校或少校军衔。
“The battalion commander gave orders to advance.”
(营长下令前进。)
battalion strength — 营的兵力或战斗力,用于描述一个营的规模或作战能力。
“The battalion strength was reduced after the battle.”
(战斗后该营的兵力减少了。)