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squad

UK //skwɒd//US //skwɑːd//

词源

源自法语 'escouade',最初来自意大利语 'squadra'(意为“方阵”或“团队”),最终源于拉丁语 'exquadra'(意为“方形”)。

noun

❶ 指由少数人组成的小组或团队,通常用于军事、体育或警察等专业领域,强调成员间的紧密合作。

“The police squad arrived at the scene within minutes.”

(警察小队几分钟内就赶到了现场。)

“He was selected for the national football squad.”

(他被选入了国家足球队。)

同义词:team, unit, crew, group, detachment

常见短语

squad car — 指警察巡逻车,通常用于日常巡逻或快速响应突发事件。

“The officers jumped into the squad car and raced to the call.”

(警官们跳上警车,迅速赶往报警地点。)

squad leader — 指小队或小组的领导者,负责指挥和协调成员的行动。

“The squad leader gave clear instructions before the operation.”

(小队长在行动前给出了清晰的指示。)