好词典

gendarmes

UK /ˈʒɒ̃.dɑːm/US /ˈʒɑːn.dɑːrm/

词源

源自法语 'gendarme',原意为 'armed men'(武装人员),由 'gens'(人)和 'd'arme'(武装)组成。

noun

❶ 指法国或其他一些国家的宪兵或武装警察,通常负责维护公共秩序和执行法律。

“The gendarmes patrolled the streets to ensure safety during the festival.”

(宪兵们在节日期间巡逻街道以确保安全。)

“He was stopped by the gendarmes for speeding on the highway.”

(他因在高速公路上超速被宪兵拦下。)

同义词:police, military police, constabulary

常见短语

gendarme post — 指宪兵的驻地或岗哨,通常用于描述宪兵执行任务的地点。

“The gendarme post was located at the entrance of the village.”

(宪兵岗哨位于村庄的入口处。)