troop
Meaning: Soldiers or military units; a group of people or animals
Troop typically refers to soldiers or military units, usually used in the plural 'troops.' It can also mean a group of people or animals moving together. As a verb, 'to troop' means to walk somewhere in a group. 'Trooping the Colour' is the famous British ceremony celebrating the monarch's official birthday.
Examples
- The government is sending more troops to the region. 政府正在向该地区派遣更多军队。El gobierno está enviando más tropas a la región.政府はその地域にさらに多くの軍隊を派遣しています。정부는 그 지역에 더 많은 병력을 파견하고 있다.
- A troop of schoolchildren trooped past the museum. 一群小学生从博物馆前走过。Un grupo de escolares pasó en fila por delante del museo.小学生の一団が博物館の前をぞろぞろと通り過ぎました。학생들이 한 무리가 되어 박물관 앞을 줄줄이 지나갔다.
- The scouts divided into troops for the camping trip. 童子军们为露营旅行分成了几个小队。Los scouts se dividieron en grupos para el viaje de camping.スカウトたちはキャンプ旅行のためにグループに分かれました。스카우트들은 캠핑 여행을 위해 소대별로 나뉘었다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From French 'troupe' meaning 'a company' or 'band', from Old French 'trope' (flock, band), of Germanic origin. Related to 'troupe' (a group of performers) and 'trophy' via the idea of a band of warriors.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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