How do you use "Squaddie-proof" in a sentence?

This radio is squaddie-proof. We need squaddie-proof equipment for the field. Nothing is truly squaddie-proof.

Squaddie-proof

Q: What does "Squaddie-proof" mean?

Made to be very durable; soldier-proof Military slang describing equipment designed to be robust enough to survive rough handling by ordinary soldiers. Implies extreme durability.

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Meaning: Made to be very durable; soldier-proof

制造得非常耐用的；士兵也弄不坏的

Hecho para ser muy resistente; a prueba de soldados

非常に頑丈に作られた、兵士でも壊せない

매우 튼튼하게 만들어진, 병사도 못 부수는

Military slang describing equipment designed to be robust enough to survive rough handling by ordinary soldiers. Implies extreme durability.

描述装备设计得足够坚固、能经受普通士兵粗暴使用的军事俚语。暗示极端的耐用性。

Argot militar que describe equipamiento diseñado para ser lo bastante robusto como para sobrevivir al trato brusco de los soldados rasos. Implica durabilidad extrema.

一般兵士の荒い扱いにも耐えられるほど頑丈に設計された装備を表す軍事スラング。極端な耐久性を意味する。

일반 병사들의 거친 취급에도 견딜 수 있도록 튼튼하게 설계된 장비를 묘사하는 군사 속어. 극도의 내구성을 암시한다.

Examples

This radio is squaddie-proof.
这个无线电结实到士兵都弄不坏
Esta radio es a prueba de soldados
この無線機は兵士でも壊せないほど頑丈だ
이 무전기는 병사도 못 부순다.
We need squaddie-proof equipment for the field.
野外需要特别耐用的装备
Necesitamos equipo a prueba de soldados para el campo
野外用には頑丈な装備が必要だ
야전용에는 튼튼한 장비가 필요하다.
Nothing is truly squaddie-proof.
没有什么东西是真正弄不坏的
Nada es verdaderamente a prueba de soldados
本当に壊れないものなどない
진정으로 부서지지 않는 것은 없다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: military, informal

Tone: humorous, practical

✓ Do Say

Needs to be squaddie-proof
必须足够耐用
Tiene que ser a prueba de soldados
兵士でも壊せないくらい頑丈でないと
튼튼하게 만들어야 한다
Is it squaddie-proof?
够结实吗？
¿Es a prueba de soldados?
壊れにくい？
그게 튼튼한 건가?

✗ Don't Say

May not be understood outside military
军队以外的人可能听不懂
Puede no entenderse fuera del ejército
軍関係者以外には通じない可能性がある
군대 밖에서는 이해하지 못할 수 있음

Common Mistakes

Using with non-military audience

Origin & History

British Army slang combining 'squaddie' (ordinary soldier) with 'proof' (resistant to). Implies equipment that can withstand the notoriously rough treatment soldiers give their kit.

Etymology: British Army: squaddie + proof

First recorded: Late 20th century military

Cultural Context

Era: Late 20th century onwards

Generation: Military personnel

Social background: Military

Pop culture: British Army culture

Regional notes: British military slang.

Variations

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