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uso

UK /ˈuːsəʊ/US /ˈuːsoʊ/

词源

USO是United Service Organizations的缩写,成立于1941年,旨在为美国军人提供支持。

noun

❶ USO是美国劳军联合组织(United Service Organizations)的缩写,专门为美国军人及其家属提供娱乐和支持服务。

“The USO provides entertainment and support to military personnel.”

(USO为军人提供娱乐和支持服务。)

“Many celebrities volunteer to perform for the USO.”

(许多名人志愿为USO表演。)

同义词:military support organization, service organization, troop support

常见短语

USO show — 指USO组织的娱乐表演,通常为军人提供慰藉和娱乐。

“Bob Hope was famous for his USO shows during the war.”

(鲍勃·霍普因在战争期间的USO表演而闻名。)