marshal
/ˈmɑːʃəl/ · /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
CEFR level C1Topic SocietyWord #5898 in the learning path
组织；调集；整理
Definitions
v. to gather and arrange people, resources, or ideas effectively
组织；调集；整理
n. someone who directs people and maintains order at an event
活动秩序员
n. a military officer holding a very high rank
元帅
Example
A volunteer marshalled the runners into a neat line.
一名志愿者把跑步者组织成了整齐的一队。
Governments must marshal resources effectively to provide emergency housing for communities affected by severe flooding.
政府必须有效调集资源，为遭受严重洪灾的社区提供应急住房。
Collocations
- marshal resources
- marshal the evidence
- race marshal
- field marshal
Usage tip
英式过去式marshalled，美式marshaled；勿混淆martial。
FAQ
- What does marshal mean?
- to gather and arrange people, resources, or ideas effectively someone who directs people and maintains order at an event a military officer holding a very high rank
- How is marshal pronounced?
- UK /ˈmɑːʃəl/, US /ˈmɑːrʃəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
