The country is making preparations for war.

这个国家正在进行备战。

《牛津词典》

The king urged his people to prepare for war.

国王呼吁臣民百姓准备作战。

《牛津词典》

For war reporters, dodging snipers' bullets is all in a day's work.

对于战地记者来说，躲避狙击手的子弹是家常便饭。

《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》

It was a bitter defeat. But it made the North recognize the need for a real army one trained and equipped for war.

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War and the preparation for war is an intrinsic part of even the most just city.

因为战争与备战是,就算最公正城市也都具备的固有成份。

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War and the virtues necessary for war are as natural to the city as are the virtues of friendship, trust, and camaraderie that are also necessary.

战争与战争所需的美德,是城市的自然演变,这就像友爱，信任与同志情谊的美德,同等必要一样。

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Today, archers in period costume still take aim at targets on the grounds as though preparing for war.

BBC: Forgotten Northumberland

The authors believed that the ruling by the court would give al-Qaeda impunity for war crimes.

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When he left for war, he kissed his family goodbye at a train station in California.

CNN: WWII slave soldiers reunite after 64 years, prepare for honors