| 单词 | rearguard |
| 释义 | rearguard n. 1. a body of troops detached to protect the rear, esp. in retreats. 2. a defensive or conservative element in an organization etc. Phrases and idioms rearguard action 1. Mil. an engagement undertaken by a rearguard. 2. a defensive stand in argument etc., esp. when losing. Etymology: OF rereguarde (as RETRO-, GUARD) |
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