
armour
/ˈɑːmə/ · /ˈɑːrmɚ/
CEFR level B2Topic HistoryWord #3348 in the learning path
盔甲;装甲
Definitions
n. Strong protective covering worn in battle or fitted to vehicles.
盔甲;装甲
n. Military vehicles with protective covering, considered as a group.
装甲车辆;装甲部队
Example
The museum displayed a knight's armour beside a wooden shield.
博物馆在一面木盾旁展出了一套骑士盔甲。
Surviving examples of medieval armour reveal how metalworking skills developed in response to changing military needs.
现存的中世纪盔甲展示了金属加工技术如何随着军事需求的变化而发展。
Collocations
- a suit of armour
- body armour
- heavy armour
Word family
- armoured (adj.)
Usage tip
英式armour,美式armor;通常不可数。
FAQ
- What does armour mean?
- Strong protective covering worn in battle or fitted to vehicles. Military vehicles with protective covering, considered as a group.
- How is armour pronounced?
- UK /ˈɑːmə/, US /ˈɑːrmɚ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.