"battalions" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 营 (军队编制)
• 大批 (比喻)

Definition

军队中的士兵编制单位，通常由数百人组成，是更大部队的一部分。有时比喻为大批有组织的人群。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“battalions”是正式的军队术语，在非军事语境下也可指大量有组织的群体（如“battalions of workers”）。单数形式为“battalion”。常见于历史、新闻等正式语境。

Examples

Three battalions were sent to defend the city.

有三个**营**被派去保卫城市。

The army divided into several battalions for the operation.

军队为这次行动分成了几个**营**。

Two battalions marched through the fields.

两支**营**队伍穿过田野行进。

Huge battalions of fans waited outside the stadium all night.

成群结队的粉丝在体育场外守了一整夜。

The general ordered all battalions to prepare for inspection.

将军命令所有**营**为检阅做准备。

There were battalions of reporters at the press conference.

新闻发布会上来了**大批**记者。