army
/ˈɑ:mɪ; `ɑrmɪ/ n
1
(a) [CGp] part of a country's military forces that is organized and equipped for fighting on land 陆军
The two armies fought for control of the bridge. 两军为占据那座桥而战.
(b) the army [sing]
profession of being a soldier 当兵的职业
go into, be in, join, leave, etc the army 参军[当兵/入伍/退伍]
[attrib 作定语]
army life 部队的生活.
2 [CGp] large number (of people, animals, etc) （人, 动物等的）大军, 大群
an army of workmen, officials, ants 大群工人, 官员, 蚂蚁.
3 [CGp] organized group of people formed for a purpose 集团; 团体
an army of volunteers 自愿者组成的团体; 志愿军
the Salvation Army 救世军.