armed forces noun
Learner's definition of ARMED FORCES
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: the military organizations (such as the army, navy, and air force) of a country（一国的）武装部队，武装力量 -
He has had a long career in the armed forces.他已经在部队供职很久了。
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Will the new defense policy weaken the armed forces?新的国防政策会削减武装部队吗？
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The armed forces oppose the policy. [=military leaders oppose it]军队领导人反对这一政策。
— called also armed services