infantry
/ˈɪnfəntri/
CEFR level C2Topic HistoryWord #7029 in the learning path
步兵；步兵部队
Definitions
n. soldiers trained to fight on foot
步兵；步兵部队
Example
The infantry marched past our village early this morning.
今天一大早，步兵部队行军经过了我们的村庄。
Although military technology has changed considerably, infantry still play an important role in many countries' defence forces.
尽管军事技术发生了巨大变化，步兵在许多国家的国防力量中仍发挥着重要作用。
Collocations
- infantry unit
- infantry division
- infantry training
Word family
- infantryman (n.)
Usage tip
集合名词，指步兵整体，不用an infantry指一个人。
FAQ
- What does infantry mean?
- soldiers trained to fight on foot
- How is infantry pronounced?
- UK /ˈɪnfəntri/, US /ˈɪnfəntri/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
