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Reinforcements Meaning in English

word · lemma: reinforcement

/ˌɹiɪnˈfɔɹsmənts/
ree-in-FORS-muhnts
/ɹˌiːɪnfˈɔːsmənts/
ree-in-FAWSS-muhnts

释义

Reinforcements are extra people, equipment, or help sent to support a team, group, or army, especially during a difficult situation or a fight.

用法与细微差别

Commonly used in military, emergency, or team situations. Can refer to people, equipment, or resources. Typically plural; 'send for reinforcements' is a standard phrase. Not used for small, everyday help.

例句

The soldiers waited for reinforcements to arrive.

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We called for reinforcements when the work got too hard.

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More police reinforcements arrived during the protest.

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Hang in there! The reinforcements are almost here.

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We can't finish this project without some serious reinforcements.

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Just when we thought all was lost, unexpected reinforcements showed up.

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