Dictionary entry
field of battle
noun
- 1.
a region where a battle is being (or has been) fought
In use
The general surveyed the field of battle before giving orders.
Many soldiers lost their lives on the field of battle.
The field of battle was covered with smoke and debris.
on the field of battle
表示在战场上。
Many soldiers died on the field of battle.
许多士兵死于战场上。
the field of battle
作为主语或宾语。
The general surveyed the field of battle.
将军巡视了战场。
retreat from the field of battle
表示离开战场。
The troops were forced to retreat from the field of battle.
部队被迫从战场上撤退。
Common mistakes
They fought on the battle field.They fought on the field of battle.
‘battle field’ 是两个独立的词，而固定短语是 ‘field of battle’，需要保留 ‘of’ 表示所属关系。
The soldier died on field of battle.The soldier died on the field of battle.
‘field of battle’ 是可数名词短语，需要冠词限定，常用定冠词 ‘the’。
Connections
Confusing words
- battlefield
- 战场 · field of battle 强调战斗发生的具体区域，通常用于更正式或军事语境；battlefield 更通用，可指历史上或想象中的战场
Learner notes
Grammar Note
可数名词短语
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