英语词汇“platoon”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

　

单词	platoon
释义	Trends of platoon View usage for: platoon (plətuːn) Word forms: plural platoons countable noun A platoon is a small group of soldiers, usually one which is commanded by a lieutenant. Synonyms: squad, company, group, team More Synonyms of platoon platoon in British English (pləˈtuːn) noun 1. military a subunit of a company usually comprising three sections of ten to twelve men: commanded by a lieutenant 2. a group or unit of people, esp one sharing a common activity, characteristic, etc Word origin C17: from French peloton little ball, group of men, from pelote ball; see pellet platoon in American English (pləˈtun) noun 1. a military unit composed of two or more squads or sections, normally under the command of a lieutenant: it is a subdivision of a company, troop, etc. 2. a group or unit like this a platoon of police 3. Sport any of the specialized squads (as the offensive and defensive squads in professional football) constituting a single team verb transitive 4. to divide into platoons, or use as or on a platoon 5. US, Sport to alternate (players) at a position to platoon two rookies in right field verb intransitive US, Sport 6. to be alternated with another player at a position 7. to platoon players at a position Word origin Fr peloton, a ball, group, platoon < OFr pelote, a ball: see pellet Examples of 'platoon' in a sentence platoon They want them with the platoon sergeant in a known location ready to treat the casualties. Times, Sunday Times (2009) He was on the point of being promoted to platoon sergeant. Times, Sunday Times (2006) Now there is one per platoon. Times, Sunday Times (2009) He's a bank manager and platoon commander. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Ministry is like war, and ministers like platoon leaders. Christianity Today (2000) Fact-based drama involving a platoon of soldiers in Vietnam. The Sun (2010) He deployed his command in local platoon and company bases spread throughout the country's key urban areas. Times, Sunday Times (2009) A very alarmed platoon sergeant crept across to tell us the unexpected little risk we had been running. Times, Sunday Times (2015) Upset by his treatment, he claimed that he followed army procedure and reported the incident to his platoon sergeant. Times, Sunday Times (2013) He is one of a platoon of French intellectuals praising the game as a noble art compared with the selfish showmanship of football. Times, Sunday Times (2007) The platoon leader 's efforts to prove his men's worth go badly wrong. The Sun (2016) Hence, a small body of soldiers: a platoon. Times, Sunday Times (2012) A platoon, a company perhaps? Times, Sunday Times (2016) England have just lost a small platoon of top men; Ireland conversely have a few leading lights soon to return. Times, Sunday Times (2015) You're a platoon commander '. The Sun (2008) A ragged platoon of Japanese soldiers is stranded on a Pacific island. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Yet he is anything but a bloodless administrator, for he stands ready to take over if the platoon commander is sick, wounded or on leave. Richard Holmes Dusty Warriors: Modern Soldiers at War (2006) Word lists with platoon film In other languages platoon British English: platoon NOUN A platoon is a small group of soldiers, usually one which is commanded by a lieutenant. American English: platoon Brazilian Portuguese: pelotão Chinese: 小队士兵 European Spanish: pelotón French: section German: Zug Italian: plotone Japanese: 小隊 Korean: 소대 European Portuguese: pelotão Latin American Spanish: pelotón Chinese translation of 'platoon' platoon (pləˈtuːn) n (c) 排 (pái) (个(個), gè) (noun) in the sense of squad Definition a subunit of a company, usually comprising three sections of ten to twelve men a platoon of armed soldiers Synonyms squad The club is under investigation by the fraud squad. company The division consists of two tank companies and one infantry company. group a small group of football supporters team Mr Hunter and his management team outfit (informal) He works for a private security outfit. patrol squadron Additional synonyms in the sense of company Definition a small unit of troops The division consists of two tank companies and one infantry company. Synonyms troop, unit, squad, team in the sense of group Definition a number of people or things considered as a unit a small group of football supporters Synonyms crowd, company, party, band, troop, pack, gathering, gang, bunch (informal), congregation, posse (slang), bevy, assemblage in the sense of outfit Definition a group of people working together as a unit He works for a private security outfit. Synonyms group, company, team, set, party, firm, association, unit, crowd, squad, organization, crew, gang, corps, dream team, setup (informal), galère Nearby words of platoon platitude platitudinous platonic platoon platter plaudits plausible Synonyms of 'platoon' platoon Explore 'platoon' in the dictionary Seeline up
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