squadron
US /ˈskwɑː.drən/
UK /ˈskwɒd.rən/
名詞
1.
中隊
a unit of an armed force, especially an air force, consisting of 12 to 24 aircraft
範例:
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The fighter squadron was deployed to the conflict zone.
戰鬥機中隊被部署到衝突區。
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She joined a naval air squadron after completing her training.
她完成訓練後加入了一個海軍航空中隊。
2.
分艦隊, 艦隊
a group of warships or other naval vessels
範例:
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The admiral commanded a squadron of destroyers.
海軍上將指揮著一個驅逐艦分艦隊。
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A small squadron of frigates patrolled the coast.
一支小型護衛艦分艦隊在海岸巡邏。