| 单词 | military |
| 释义 | adjective | noun militarymilitary1 /ˈmɪləˌtɛri/ ●●● S3 W1 AWL adjective [only before noun, no comparative] 1relating to or used by the army, navy, air force, marine corps, or coast guard, or relating to war: a military leader the country’s military powermilitary force/action The government has warned of possible military action. an attack by U.S. military forces (=the army, navy, etc.)a military school/academy We are going to send our 15-year-old son to military school.a military coup (=a situation in which the military takes over the government)2typical of or similar to someone who is a member of the military or what is expected in the military: School trips have to be planned with military precision. [Origin: 1400–1500 French militaire, from Latin militaris, from miles soldier]—militarily adverb adjective | noun militarymilitary2 ●●● W2 AWL noun the military the military organizations of a country, such as the army and navy: The military took over when police were unable to stop the rioting.in the military Some countries do not allow women in the military.COLLOCATIONSverbsjoin the military (also enlist in the military formal) They wanted to join the military to defend their country.serve in the military He served in the military for eight years.leave the military After leaving the military, he became a security guard.be discharged from the military (=officially leave the military) Gonzalez was discharged from the military in May.order the military to do something The president has ordered the military to continue its withdrawal.adjectivesa strong/powerful military We need a strong military to protect our country.the U.S./Russian/Chinese etc. military The U.S. military will drop aid supplies in the area. |
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