"redcoats" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 红衣兵（英国士兵历史称呼）

Definition

“红衣兵”是对18世纪和19世纪早期英国士兵的昵称，特别是在美国独立战争期间，因为他们穿着鲜红色制服。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“红衣兵”只用于历史场合（书籍、电影、展览）。仅指那一时期的英国士兵，不包括现代士兵。常出现在美国独立战争等话题中。

Examples

The redcoats marched down the road.

**红衣兵**沿着道路行进。

Many battles were fought against the redcoats.

许多战役都是与**红衣兵**作战的。

The American soldiers saw the redcoats coming.

美国士兵看到**红衣兵**来了。

People knew the redcoats were near because of their bright uniforms.

人们因为他们鲜红的制服知道**红衣兵**就在附近。

In old movies about the Revolution, the British are always called redcoats.

在有关革命的老电影里，英国士兵总被称为**红衣兵**。

When you visit historic sites, guides often mention the redcoats to describe the British army.

参观历史遗址时，导游常用**红衣兵**来形容英军。