Word · Frequency #4437
squadron
骑兵中队;分遣队
a military unit consisting of two or more troops, especially of cavalry
- 1.
A body of infantrymen made up of several platoons, averaging from eighty to one hundred and fifty men, and led by a captain or a major.
由多个排组成的步兵部队,通常由80到150人组成,由上尉或少校指挥
- 2.
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
骑兵中队,由两个或以上骑兵连及指挥部和支援部队组成
- 3.
A detachment of vessels employed on any particular service or station, under the command of the senior officer
在特定任务或驻地服役的船只分遣队,由高级军官指挥
- 4.
an air force unit larger than a flight and smaller than a group
空军中队,规模大于飞行小队且小于大队
- 5.
A tactical air force unit; consists of at least two flights; multiple squadrons make up a group or wing (depending on particular air force).
战术空军单位;由至少两个飞行中队组成;多个中队组成一个组或联队(取决于具体空军)
- 6.
a naval unit that is detached from the fleet for a particular task
海军中队,脱离舰队执行特定任务
由多个排组成的步兵部队,通常由80到150人组成,由上尉或少校指挥;骑兵中队,由两个或以上骑兵连及指挥部和支援部队组成;在特定任务或驻地服役的船只分遣队,由高级军官指挥;空军中队,规模大于飞行小队且小于大队;战术空军单位;由至少两个飞行中队组成;多个中队组成一个组或联队(取决于具体空军)
In use
The cavalry squadron advanced across the open field.
A squadron of warships patrolled the coast.
The reconnaissance squadron completed its mission.
a squadron of [plural noun]
A squadron of fighter jets flew overhead.
一中队战斗机从头顶飞过。
[verb] a squadron
He commanded a squadron during the war.
他在战争期间指挥一个中队。
serve in a squadron
She served in a reconnaissance squadron.
她在一个侦察中队服役。
Connections
Collocations
- squadron leader
- 中队指挥官
- The squadron leader gave the order to attack.中队指挥官下达了攻击命令。
- bomber squadron
- 轰炸机中队
- The bomber squadron flew over the target at dawn.轰炸机中队在黎明时分飞越目标上空。
- fighter squadron
- 战斗机中队
- The fighter squadron escorted the bombers during the mission.战斗机中队在任务中护送轰炸机。
- squadron of ships
- 一支舰艇分队
- A squadron of ships was deployed to the region.一支舰艇分队被部署到该地区。
- cavalry squadron
- 骑兵中队
- The cavalry squadron charged across the field.骑兵中队冲过田野。
Pop culture & quotes
Learner notes
Memory Tip
联想:'squad'(小队)+ 'ron'(音似'run'),想象骑兵小队跑步组成中队。
Context & Register
中性;常用于军事航空、海军或骑兵语境,属于专业术语。
Grammar Note
可数名词,通常指骑兵营、分遣队或小舰队等军事单位。
Pronunciation & Spelling
Note: 'quadrant' and 'cauldron' share a similar ending spelling but differ in pronunciation. 'Patron' has a similar ending sound but a different vowel sound.
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 1,建议结合例句记忆,而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
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