military
/ˈmɪlɪtəri/ · /ˈmɪləteri/
CEFR level B2Topic GovernmentWord #5244 in the learning path
军事的；军队的
Definitions
adj. relating to armed forces or their activities
军事的；军队的
n. a country's armed forces, considered as a group
军队；武装力量
Example
We watched military helicopters carry supplies to the island.
我们看着军用直升机把物资运往岛上。
Governments must balance military spending with investment in essential public services such as healthcare and education.
政府必须平衡军事开支与医疗、教育等基本公共服务的投入。
Collocations
- military service
- military spending
- military personnel
- the military
Word family
- militarily (adv.)
- militarism (n.)
- militarisation (n.)
Antonyms
- civilian
Usage tip
作名词指整体军队时，通常用the military。
FAQ
- What does military mean?
- relating to armed forces or their activities a country's armed forces, considered as a group
- How is military pronounced?
- UK /ˈmɪlɪtəri/, US /ˈmɪləteri/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
