Phrase
armed forces
武装部队；军队
the military forces of a nation
- 1.
the military forces of a nation
一国的武装力量
一国的武装力量；陆海空三军; 武装; 军队; 部队
In use
The country's armed forces are well-trained and equipped.
Many young people choose to join the armed forces after graduation.
The president praised the armed forces for their service.
the armed forces + verb
主语通常使用定冠词 the。
The armed forces have been deployed to the region.
武装部队已被部署到该地区。
armed forces of [country]
用于指定国家的武装部队。
The armed forces of the United States are well equipped.
美国的武装力量装备精良。
join/serve in the armed forces
常见动词搭配：join, serve in, leave, disband 等。
Many young people choose to join the armed forces.
许多年轻人选择参军。
Common mistakes
The armed force of the United States is powerful.The armed forces of the United States are powerful.
"armed forces" 是固定复数名词，指所有军种的总称，而 "armed force" 通常指单一部队或分支。此处应用复数形式并搭配复数动词。
Armed forces are responsible for national defense.The armed forces are responsible for national defense.
当泛指特定国家的军队或作为整体概念时，"armed forces" 前通常需要加定冠词 "the"，以表明是特指的机构。
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Learner notes
Grammar Note
注意：armed forces 是复数名词，谓语动词用复数形式。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 3，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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