legion
/ˈli:dʒən; `lidʒən/ n
1
(a) battle unit of the ancient Roman army 古罗马军团
Caesar's legions 凯撒军团.
(b) special military unit, esp of volunteers serving in the army of another country 特殊军团; （尤指志愿服务於他国军队中的）外籍军团
the French Foreign Legion 法国军队中的外籍军团.
2 large number of people 大批的人
This new film will please his legions of admirers. 这部新电影将得到他的广大影迷的欢迎. legion, adj [pred 作表语]
(rhet 修辞) very many; numerous 极多; 大批
Their crimes are legion. 他们的罪行罄竹难书.