cavalry

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GRE Collins 2

n. troops trained to fight on horseback
n. a highly mobile army unit

n. 骑兵

Collins 星级

8,043

BNC 频率

8,595

使用频率

cavalry源于拉丁语caballus，意为马。可以联想到骑马的士兵，强调与马相关的军事部队。

例句

1. The cavalry charged into battle to support the infantry.

骑兵冲锋进入战斗以支援步兵。

2. In the past, cavalry units were essential for fast attacks.

在过去，骑兵部队对于快速攻击至关重要。

3. The general called for reinforcements from the cavalry.

将军请求骑兵增援。