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hussars

UK //həˈzɑːz//US //həˈzɑːrz//

词源

源自匈牙利语 'huszár',可能受塞尔维亚语 'gusar'(海盗)影响,15世纪通过德语传入英语。

noun

❶ 指历史上欧洲轻骑兵部队的成员,以快速机动和华丽制服著称,常见于18-19世纪战争。

“The hussars charged at the enemy with their sabers drawn.”

(骠骑兵们拔出马刀向敌人发起冲锋。)

“Polish hussars wore distinctive wings on their backs during battles.”

(波兰翼骑兵在战斗时会佩戴独特的背部翼饰。)

同义词:light cavalry, mounted troops, dragoons

常见短语

death or glory hussars — 形容骠骑兵无畏冲锋的战斗口号,体现其宁愿战死也要赢得荣誉的精神。

“With a cry of 'Death or glory!', the hussars rode into the smoke of battle.”

(随着一声'不成功便成仁'的呐喊,骠骑兵们冲入了战场的硝烟中。)