"redcoats" in Chinese (Traditional)
紅衣兵(英國士兵歷史稱呼)
Definition
「紅衣兵」是對18世紀和19世紀初英國士兵的稱呼,特別是在美國獨立戰爭期間,因為他們穿著鮮紅色制服。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
「紅衣兵」僅用於歷史背景(書籍、電影、博物館)。專指當時的英國士兵,並不包括現代軍人。常在討論美國獨立戰爭等主題時出現。
Examples
The redcoats marched down the road.
**紅衣兵**沿著道路行進。
Many battles were fought against the redcoats.
許多戰役都是與**紅衣兵**作戰的。
The American soldiers saw the redcoats coming.
美國士兵看到**紅衣兵**來了。
People knew the redcoats were near because of their bright uniforms.
人們因為他們鮮紅的制服知道**紅衣兵**就在附近。
In old movies about the Revolution, the British are always called redcoats.
在有關革命的老電影裡,英國士兵總被稱為**紅衣兵**。
When you visit historic sites, guides often mention the redcoats to describe the British army.
參觀歷史遺址時,導遊常用**紅衣兵**來形容英軍。