enlistment /ɪnˈlɪstmənt/

• 1. 

  N-UNCOUNT Enlistment is the act of joining the army, navy, marines, or air force. 参军

  例：

  Canadians seek enlistment in the U.S. Marines because they don't see as much opportunity in the Canadian armed forces.

  加拿大人喜欢去加入美国的海军陆战队，因为加拿大军队里机会没那么多。

• 2. 

  N-VAR Enlistment is the period of time for which someone is a member of one of the armed forces. 服兵役期

  例：

  At the end of my term of enlistment I decided to return to civilian life.

  在服役期末，我决定复员过平民生活。