"squadrons" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 中隊

Definition

「中隊」是指由軍用飛機、艦艇或士兵組成的單位，以團體方式行動。這個詞常見於空軍和海軍。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

正式用字，常見於軍事場合，尤其如「air squadrons」（空軍中隊）及「naval squadrons」（海軍中隊）。請勿與「squad」（一般較小，較口語的單位）混淆。

Examples

The air force sent three squadrons to help.

空軍派出了三個**中隊**協助。

Two squadrons of ships were in the harbor.

兩支**中隊**軍艦停泊在港口。

Five squadrons were ready for the mission.

五個**中隊**準備好執行任務。

The fighter squadrons practiced together for the air show.

這些戰鬥機**中隊**一起訓練，為航空展做準備。

During the war, whole squadrons would disappear overnight.

在戰爭期間，整個**中隊**可能一夜之間消失。

Some squadrons specialize in search and rescue missions.

有些**中隊**專門負責搜救任務。