military

Word family noun militancy militant the military militia militarism militarist militarizationmilitary policeadjective military militant militaristic militarized militaradverb militantly militarily militaristicallyverbmilitarize

Related topics: Military

mil·i·ta·ry1 /ˈmɪlətəri $ -teri/ S2 W1 AWL adjectiveadj

1 PMused by, involving, or relating to the army, navy, or air force 军用的；军事的；军队的

a military helicopter

军用直升机

military equipment

军事设备

The government has threatened to take military action if the rebels do not withdraw from the area.

政府警告说，如果叛乱分子不从该地区撤出，就要采取军事行动。

The United States is prepared to use military force to achieve its aims.

美国准备动用武力达成目的。

a raid by European military forces (=the army, navy, or air force)

欧洲军事力量发动的袭击

2 with military precision if you do something with military precision, you do it in a very organized and exact way 〔像军队一样〕精确而有组织地

The trips are planned with military precision.

旅程安排得相当精准有序。

Examples from the Corpus

with military precision• Cell divisions of the mammalian egg are unlike those of lower animals where the planes of division appear with military precision.• It was clear that the Great Casterton defences had been planned and carried out in an unhurried manner and with military precision.• They had a disciplined system, and Captain Burrows ruled the household with military precision.• Due to their weight and size the ancient fossils were handled with military precision as they were placed inside the monstrous fire-breathing cart.• Then, with military precision, signs, flags and other outward markings will change.• Lott put together a whip organization that worked with military precision to deliver the votes.

—militarily adverbadv

Europe may have to intervene militarily if the crisis worsens.

如果危机恶化，欧洲将可能不得不进行军事干预。

Examples from the Corpus

military• There is no indication that Wilfrid exercised any influence on Caedwalla's secular and military activities.• Schellenberg's office at Prinz Albrechtstrasse had a military camp bed in one corner for he often spent the night there.• Peres said the military campaign would last as long as it took to secure the country's northern border.• The President visited a military cemetery at Bitburg.• China reportedly planned to sell military equipment to Saudi Arabia.• Both were marauding, tribal war-leaders whose main aim was to bring military glory to themselves and their followers.• They may petition for mercy from the prime minister in his capacity as military governor.• It is now a museum of military history, but was once full of armed men and artillery.• We might borrow here from military jargon.• German military power was restricted after World War II.

military forces• Leaders are concerned about racism in the nation's military forces.• Linked to this is the upkeep of military forces and armaments for domestic reasons.• Members of the military forces must also fulfil a quota of work in the fields.• Even as her military forces were strengthened and were winning the Cold War, her power in the marketplace shrank.

military2 AWL noun

the military PMthe military forces of a country 〔一国的〕武装力量，军队 SYN the forces

He was never tempted to join the military.

他从没动过要去参军的心思。

in the military

My brother is in the military.

我兄弟在部队里。

The military was sent in to break up the demonstration.

派遣了军队制止游行示威。

n GRAMMAR: Singular or plural verb?

The military is usually followed by a singular verb:

The military is helping with the relief effort.

In British English, you can also use a plural verb:

The military are helping with the relief effort.

Examples from the Corpus

in the military• This trade-off may be acceptable in the military and aerospace fields, but not in the commercial field.• It is time to call in the military.• It was said he was aware of what early skirmishing over gays in the military had done to Bill Clinton's agenda.• Investment in the military by a state enhances its security only at the expense of its neighbours.• Just stop and think: How many rich people do you know in the military?• The family were then living in the military camp at Harmoumou.• If you happen to be among the more affluent yourself, ask yourself if you have any relatives in the military.• Women trainees in the military do have some power.• There have been many studies of women in the military.

Examples from the Corpus

military• War and the military had become unpopular in academic and intellectual circles.• There were months of interrogations, torture and repression as the military tightened its grip on the country.• Those arrested by the military were subsequently released without trial.• First, there is the degree to which the military is isolated from the rest of society.• The military failed to respond to the offer.• The military is the only one who really has this equipment...• Western diplomats believe the role of the well-armed Yugoslav military will prove pivotal in deciding whether all-out war erupts in Bosnia.

Origin military1

(1400-1500) French militaire, from Latin militaris, from miles “soldier”

单词	military
释义	military Word family noun militancy militant the military militia militarism militarist militarizationmilitary policeadjective military militant militaristic militarized militaradverb militantly militarily militaristicallyverbmilitarize Related topics: Military mil·i·ta·ry1 /ˈmɪlətəri $ -teri/ ●●● S2 W1 AWL adjectiveadj 1 PMused by, involving, or relating to the army, navy, or air force 军用的；军事的；军队的 a military helicopter 军用直升机 military equipment 军事设备 The government has threatened to take military action if the rebels do not withdraw from the area. 政府警告说，如果叛乱分子不从该地区撤出，就要采取军事行动。 The United States is prepared to use military force to achieve its aims. 美国准备动用武力达成目的。 a raid by European military forces (=the army, navy, or air force) 欧洲军事力量发动的袭击 2 with military precision if you do something with military precision, you do it in a very organized and exact way 〔像军队一样〕精确而有组织地 The trips are planned with military precision. 旅程安排得相当精准有序。 Examples from the Corpus with military precision• Cell divisions of the mammalian egg are unlike those of lower animals where the planes of division appear with military precision.• It was clear that the Great Casterton defences had been planned and carried out in an unhurried manner and with military precision.• They had a disciplined system, and Captain Burrows ruled the household with military precision.• Due to their weight and size the ancient fossils were handled with military precision as they were placed inside the monstrous fire-breathing cart.• Then, with military precision, signs, flags and other outward markings will change.• Lott put together a whip organization that worked with military precision to deliver the votes. —militarily adverbadv Europe may have to intervene militarily if the crisis worsens. 如果危机恶化，欧洲将可能不得不进行军事干预。 Examples from the Corpus military• There is no indication that Wilfrid exercised any influence on Caedwalla's secular and military activities.• Schellenberg's office at Prinz Albrechtstrasse had a military camp bed in one corner for he often spent the night there.• Peres said the military campaign would last as long as it took to secure the country's northern border.• The President visited a military cemetery at Bitburg.• China reportedly planned to sell military equipment to Saudi Arabia.• Both were marauding, tribal war-leaders whose main aim was to bring military glory to themselves and their followers.• They may petition for mercy from the prime minister in his capacity as military governor.• It is now a museum of military history, but was once full of armed men and artillery.• We might borrow here from military jargon.• German military power was restricted after World War II. military forces• Leaders are concerned about racism in the nation's military forces.• Linked to this is the upkeep of military forces and armaments for domestic reasons.• Members of the military forces must also fulfil a quota of work in the fields.• Even as her military forces were strengthened and were winning the Cold War, her power in the marketplace shrank. military2 ●●○ AWL noun the military PMthe military forces of a country 〔一国的〕武装力量，军队 SYN the forces He was never tempted to join the military. 他从没动过要去参军的心思。 in the military My brother is in the military. 我兄弟在部队里。 The military was sent in to break up the demonstration. 派遣了军队制止游行示威。 n GRAMMAR: Singular or plural verb? The military is usually followed by a singular verb: The military is helping with the relief effort. In British English, you can also use a plural verb: The military are helping with the relief effort. Examples from the Corpus in the military• This trade-off may be acceptable in the military and aerospace fields, but not in the commercial field.• It is time to call in the military.• It was said he was aware of what early skirmishing over gays in the military had done to Bill Clinton's agenda.• Investment in the military by a state enhances its security only at the expense of its neighbours.• Just stop and think: How many rich people do you know in the military?• The family were then living in the military camp at Harmoumou.• If you happen to be among the more affluent yourself, ask yourself if you have any relatives in the military.• Women trainees in the military do have some power.• There have been many studies of women in the military. Examples from the Corpus military• War and the military had become unpopular in academic and intellectual circles.• There were months of interrogations, torture and repression as the military tightened its grip on the country.• Those arrested by the military were subsequently released without trial.• First, there is the degree to which the military is isolated from the rest of society.• The military failed to respond to the offer.• The military is the only one who really has this equipment...• Western diplomats believe the role of the well-armed Yugoslav military will prove pivotal in deciding whether all-out war erupts in Bosnia. Origin military1 (1400-1500) French militaire, from Latin militaris, from miles “soldier”
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