| 单词 | squadron |
| 释义 | squadron (once / 396 pages) n In the military, a squadron is a small unit sent out from the main group to do some particular task. In the air force, for example, a squadron might fly out on a surveillance mission. This word comes from the military, but the meaning varies depending on the branch. In the army, a squadron is a cavalry (horses) unit that has at least two troops, which are smaller collections of soldiers. The squadron also includes a headquarters and support. In the air force, a squadron has at least two flights, which are the equivalent of troops. An air force squadron is smaller than a group and bigger than a flight in the basic chain of command. WORD FAMILYsquadron: squadrons USAGE EXAMPLESThese recruits were intended to cycle through military-contracting companies and newly formed units called “science squadrons,” established on military bases around the country. Seattle Times(Dec 29, 2016) These recruits were intended to cycle through military contracting companies and newly formed units called “science squadrons,” established on military bases around the country. New York Times(Dec 29, 2016) Gen. Mark Wise said in a statement the decision was based on issues concerning the squadron’s command climate. Seattle Times(Dec 28, 2016) 1n a naval unit that is detached from the fleet for a particular task Hypo|Hyper escadrille a small squadron naval unit a military unit that is part of a navy 2n a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms Hyper cavalry a highly mobile army unit 3n an air force unit larger than a flight and smaller than a group Hypo|Hyper escadrille an air force squadron typically containing six airplanes (as in France during World War I) air unit a military unit that is part of the airforce |
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