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单词 pioneer corps
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Definition of pioneer corps in English:

pioneer corps

noun ˌpʌɪəˈnɪə kɔː
Military

  • 1In early use: †a group of soldiers involved in siege warfare (obsolete). Later: a division of an army specializing in engineering and maintenance duties.

  • 2Specifically (usually in form Pioneer Corps): a corps of the regular British army; the Royal Pioneer Corps. Now disused.

Origin

Late 18th century. From either pioneer or pioneer + corps.

 
 

Definition of pioneer corps in US English:

pioneer corps

nounˌpʌɪəˈnɪə kɔː
Military

  • 1In early use: †a group of soldiers involved in siege warfare (obsolete). Later: a division of an army specializing in engineering and maintenance duties.

  • 2Specifically (usually in form Pioneer Corps): a corps of the regular British army; the Royal Pioneer Corps. Now disused.

Origin

Late 18th century. From either pioneer or pioneer + corps.

 
 
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