squadron
US /ˈskwɑː.drən/
UK /ˈskwɒd.rən/
名词
1.
中队
a unit of an armed force, especially an air force, consisting of 12 to 24 aircraft
示例:
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The fighter squadron was deployed to the conflict zone.
战斗机中队被部署到冲突区。
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She joined a naval air squadron after completing her training.
她完成训练后加入了一个海军航空中队。
2.
分舰队, 舰队
a group of warships or other naval vessels
示例:
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The admiral commanded a squadron of destroyers.
海军上将指挥着一个驱逐舰分舰队。
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A small squadron of frigates patrolled the coast.
一支小型护卫舰分舰队在海岸巡逻。