Barracks Meaning in English
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释义
Large buildings or groups of buildings where soldiers live and sleep. Sometimes also refers to housing for police or other uniformed groups.
用法与细微差别
Mostly used in the plural ('barracks' for one or more). Works both as singular and plural, though forms don't change. Typically formal or neutral. Common collocations: 'military barracks', 'return to the barracks'. Not used for civilian housing.
例句
Most of their free time was spent hanging out at the barracks with friends.
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The soldiers sleep in the barracks every night.
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New recruits stay at the barracks during training.
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You can see the old barracks across the river.
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After a long day, everyone just wanted to get back to the barracks and rest.
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There was a loud noise coming from the barracks last night.
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