rearguard
US /ˈrɪr.ɡɑːrd/
UK /ˈrɪə.ɡɑːd/
名词
1.
后卫部队, 殿后部队
a body of troops that protects the rear of the main body from attack, especially during a retreat
示例:
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The rearguard fought bravely to allow the main army to escape.
后卫部队英勇作战，让主力部队得以撤退。
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They formed a strong rearguard to protect the retreating civilians.
他们组建了一支强大的后卫部队，以保护撤退的平民。
2.
防御行动, 防御阵地
a defensive action or position, especially one intended to delay an opponent
示例:
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The company fought a desperate rearguard action against the takeover bid.
该公司对收购要约进行了绝望的防御。
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He made a last-ditch rearguard effort to save his reputation.
他做出了最后的防御努力来挽救自己的声誉。