battalion /bəˈtæljən/ CET6 TEM8

• 1. 

  N-COUNT A battalion is a large group of soldiers that consists of three or more companies. 营 (由三个或以上的连组成的)

  例：

  Ten hours later Anthony was ordered to return to his battalion.

  10小时之后安东尼被命令回营。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT A battalion of people is a large group of them, especially a well-organized, efficient group that has a particular task to do. (有组织的) 队伍

  例：

  There were battalions of highly paid publicists to see that such news didn't make the press.

  有数支由高薪宣传人员组成的队伍确保这样的消息不变成新闻。