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brigades

UK //brɪˈɡeɪdz//US //brɪˈɡeɪdz//

词源

源自法语 'brigade',最初指军事单位,后扩展为泛指任何有组织的团队。

noun

❶ 指由多人组成的团队或队伍,通常用于军事、消防或特定任务中,强调集体行动和协作。

“The fire brigades arrived quickly to put out the blaze.”

(消防队迅速赶到扑灭了大火。)

“Volunteer brigades helped clean up after the hurricane.”

(志愿者队伍在飓风过后帮助清理。)

同义词:teams, squads, units, groups, crews

常见短语

fire brigades — 指专门负责灭火和救援的消防队伍,通常在紧急情况下行动。

“The fire brigades were praised for their bravery.”

(消防队因勇敢表现受到赞扬。)

volunteer brigades — 由志愿者组成的队伍,通常用于救灾或社区服务等非营利性活动。

“Volunteer brigades provided food and shelter to the homeless.”

(志愿者队伍为无家可归者提供食物和住所。)